I wish there were more kindly persons
in the world. Our competitive life
develops selfishness and unkindness.
I am determined to do something about it.
I cannot hope to convert many
persons. To convert one person, I
shall do well.
I will begin with the person I know best-
myself.
When it rains and one is much indoors,
one is likely to meditate on the
shortcomings of life.
Let me think - how shall I make myself
kind, gentle, considerate?
I do believe it has stopped raining.
I can go out now. I'll go and shoot on
the archery range.
I'll not bother to reform myself today.
Perhaps tomorrow - if it is raining,
and I must stay indoors, and meditate
on the shortcomings of life.