1

Because I know anger destroys
I learn to acquire temperance

2
Because I respect people's rights
they accept me

3

Because I know flattery is poisonous
I don't swallow sugar-coated words

4

Because I am willing to help
the rewards I receive outweigh all my expectations

5

Because I know there's always a better way to say things
I learn to choose the right words

PITCHING TENT

Where should you pitch your tent?
Have you studied the terrain?

Will the winds be too strong?
Is it too close to the sea?

Is it disease-infested?
Are there dangerous animals?

Can you find enough wood
to make fire in the winter?

Can you find water?
Where are your sources of food?

Do you have enough warm clothes?
Can your tent withstand heavy storms?

Are there wild people there
with ready spears in their hands?

Have you counted the cost in your mind
of what you have left behind?

Can you bear the loneliness?
what made you decide to leave civilisation?

The next ship will arrive only in twenty years
will you live in fear and tears?

Think, think over - make sure
this is the right decision

Once you have pitched your tent
there is no turning back.

1

Because of my past failures
I analyse my mistakes.

2

Because life is hard
I should not make the lives of others any harder

3

Because I take no one's side in any dispute
I am free from blame.

4

Because I discard trivia and non-essentials
I perform more effectively

5

Because I know my limitations
I focus on sharpening the edges of my competence

1

Because I don't know
I ask

2
Because I don't  know enough
I don't comment

3

Because things are never constant
I acquire flexibility and adaptability

4

Because I know my territoriality
I don't infringe on my neighbour's rights

5

Because I can't please everybody
I don't fear rejection or disapproval

HAPPINESS COURSES--FOR SALE

We are the uni that teaches Happiness -
remember the H letter
the first course starts next week
the sooner you enrol, the better

25% discount to the first 50 applicants
payment by credit card, cash or bank transfer
our dean was an ex-university philosophy professor
every one of our staff is an H-transmittor

We know your life is miserable
and you need help but have nowhere to go
we shall guide you every step of the way
you will soon be an H-person if our lessons you faithfully follow

Nota bene---no refund will be entertained
Read our Terms And Conditions-- Section Twenty
you will be entitled to a 30% discount for our Advanced H Course
after which we shall award you with an HPD--'Happy Person Degree'

1

'Practise your piano'
little girl is none too pleased
a silent tear drops

2

Winds in the desert
chase the sand into the air
camels shut their eyes

3

No stars in the sky
the moon hides behind grey clouds
the autumn winds sigh

4

Winds over the waves
a seagull catches a fish
a dinghy sails by

5

Late spring evening
a cottage stands on a hill
old man smokes his pipe

1

Because I know my imperfections
others I don't judge

2

Because I don't listen to rumours
I am not confused

3

Because I don't over-stretch
I keep my balance

4

Because I mind my own business
others leave me to myself

5

Because I am not a member of any club
I keep my independence