| The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from Barlaam and Ioasaph by St. John of Damascus: thus forsaken his former disgraceful life, and repented of his
evil deeds, handed over to his son the rule of all his kingdom.
He himself dwelt in solitude, continually casting dust on his
head, and groaning for very heaviness, and watering his face with
his tears, being alone, communing with him who is everywhere
present and imploring him to forgive his sins. And he abased
himself to such a depth of contrition and humility, that he
refused to name the name of God with his own lips, and was scarce
brought by his son's admonitions to make so bold. Thus the king
passed through the good change and entered the road that leadeth
to virtue, so that his righteousness now surpassed his former
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The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from The Voice of the City by O. Henry: "No less," cried Kernan, heartily. "If it isn't
Barney Woods, late and early of old Saint Jo!
You'll have to show me! What are you doing East?
Do the green-goods circulars get out that far?"
said Woods.
"I've been in New York some years, I'm on the city
detective force."
"Well, well!" said Kernan, breathing smiling joy
and patting the detective's arm.
"Come into Muller's," said Woods, "and let's
hunt a quiet table. I'd like to talk to you awhile."
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The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from Flower Fables by Louisa May Alcott: So they danced for joy, when at last he rose
And silently flew away.
Then little Clover bowed her head,
While her soft tears fell like dew;
For her gentle heart was grieved, to find
That her sisters' words were true,
And the insect she had watched so long
When helpless, poor, and lone,
Thankless for all her faithful care,
On his golden wings had flown.
But as she drooped, in silent grief,
Flower Fables |
