| The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey: guise of a wilful girl.
The July days flew by. Jane reasoned that if it were possible for
her to be happy during such a time, then she was happy. Little
Fay completely filled a long aching void in her heart. In
fettering the hands of this Lassiter she was accomplishing the
greatest good of her life, and to do good even in a small way
rendered happiness to Jane Withersteen. She had attended the
regular Sunday services of her church; otherwise she had not gone
to the village for weeks. It was unusual that none of her
churchmen or friends had called upon her of late; but it was
neglect for which she was glad. Judkins and his boy riders had
Riders of the Purple Sage |
The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from The United States Constitution: to the Ports of one State over those of another: nor shall Vessels bound to,
or from, one State, be obliged to enter, clear, or pay Duties in another.
No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence
of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account
of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be
published from time to time.
No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States;
and no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall,
without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument,
Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince,
or foreign State.
The United States Constitution |
The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from The Pupil by Henry James: ought to be on the spot, to go to England - you ought to go to
America."
"One would think you were MY tutor!" said Pemberton.
Morgan walked on and after a little had begun again: "Well, now
that you know I know and that we look at the facts and keep nothing
back - it's much more comfortable, isn't it?"
"My dear boy, it's so amusing, so interesting, that it will surely
be quite impossible for me to forego such hours as these."
This made Morgan stop once more. "You DO keep something back. Oh
you're not straight - I am!"
"How am I not straight?"
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