Readings

I-Ching (Hexagram 13)

Life leads the thoughtful man on a path of many windings.
Now the course is checked, now it runs straight again.

Here winged thoughts may pour freely forth in words.
There the heavy burden of knowledge must be shut away in silence.

But when two people are at one in their inmost hearts,
They shatter even the strength of iron or of bronze.
And when two people understand each other in their inmost hearts,
Their words are sweet and strong, like the fragrance of orchids.           

http://deoxy.org/iching/13

       
Oh the Places You’ll Go

Congratulations!

Today is your day,
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!

You have brains in your head,
You have feet in your shoes,
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

You’re out on your own,
And you know what you know,
And YOU are the couple who’ll decide where to go.

You’ll look up and down streets,
Look ‘em over with care,
About some you will say “We don’t choose to go there.”

With your heads full of brains,
and your shoes full of feet,

you’re too smart to go down any not-so-good street.

And you may not find any you’ll want to go down,
In that case, of course, you’ll head straight out of town.

It’s opener there in the wide open air.
Out there things can happen,

and frequently do,

 to people as brainy and footsy as you.

And when things start to happen,
don’t worry,
Don’t stew.
Just go right along,
You’ll start happening too.

OH! THE PLACES YOU’LL GO!

You’ll be on your way up!
You’ll be seeing great sights!
You’ll join the high fliers who soar to great heights!

You won’t lag behind,

because you’ll have all the speed,
You’ll pass the whole gang,

and you’ll soon take the lead.

Wherever you fly, you’ll be best of the best.
Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.

Except when you don’t,
Because sometimes, you won’t.

You’ll get mixed up of course,
as you already know.
You’ll get mixed up with so many

strange birds as you go.

So be sure when you step,
Step with great care and great tact,

and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act.

Just never forget

 to be dexterous and deft,
And never mix up your right foot with your left.,

And will you succeed?

Yes! You will indeed!
(98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)

KIDS, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting,

So get on your way!

Adapted from Dr. Seuss