Thursday, January 01, 2015

Fortune Cookie Wisdom


Happy new year.

In some fundamental ways, 2014 was a year of cleaning out for me literally and figuratively. In doing so, I found a collection of fortunes from fortune cookies I collected while in grad school. Yes, I wonder why I still had these fortunes collected in my state championship trophy from high school cross country.

I must have eaten a lot of Chinese takeout in grad school. Enclosed below is a curated subset of wisdom or insights from fortune cookies…or perhaps reflections from the past and thoughts for the future:
  • You will be called upon to help a friend in trouble.
  • The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms.
  • You are generous to an extreme and always think of the other fellow.
  • With integrity and consistency -- your credits are piling up.
  • You are one of the people who "goes places in life."
  • You have the rare ability to recognize ability in others.
  • Great acts of kindness will befall you in the coming months.
  • Great thoughts come from the heart.
  • You'll accomplish more if you start now.
  • You will discover the truth in time.
  • You will pass a difficult test that will make you happier.
  • You are never selfish with your advice or your help.
  • You'll never know what you can do until you try.
  • You will advance the careers of your friends in your climb to success.
  • There is beauty in simplicity.
  • You are capable, competent and creative. Prove it.
  • Never find delight in another's misfortune.
  • You have an ambitious nature.
  • You believe in the goodness of mankind.
  • There will be someone sharing your warmth. 
  • You are able to analyze objectively and express yourself clearly.
  • You will come to realizations in your life that will change you forever.
  • You will spend old age in comfort and material wealth.
  • Your heart is pure and your mind clear.
  • Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.
  • It is time to help a friend in need.
  • You will be rewarded for being a good listener.
  • Someone from your past has returned to steal your heart.
  • It's time you asked that special someone out on a date.
  • Do not use your soul as collateral.
  • In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.
  • Your ability to recognize the silly in the serious will take you far!
  • Time heals all wounds. Keep your chin up.
  • Ignorance never settles a question.
  • Your love of music will be an important part of your life.
  • You will make a change for the better.
  • Be prepared for the truth.
  • Your ability to juggle many tasks will take you far.
  • Moderation is the key.
  • The only way to have a friend is to be one.
  • The gift is not as precious as the thought.
  • You will be a great philanthropist in your later years.
  • Remember to share your good fortune as well as bad with your friends.
  • It is during difficult times that true friends become apparent.
  • Smile. It'll make the world brighter.
  • Goods that are not shared are not goods.
  • Stop procrastinating -- starting tomorrow.
  • Be cautious while walking the darkness alone.
  • You will step on the soil of many countries.
  • You will be fortunate in the opportunities presented to you.
  • You will travel to many places.
  • A good laugh and a good cry both cleanse the mind.
  • When you give something away, it makes room for something new.
  • Be sensitive.
  • You will make changes for the better.
  • Reach out your hand to support others who need you.
  • Wisdom is knowing what to do next. Virtue is doing it.
  • Your virtues are your priceless treasures.
  • The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by wanting more.
  • If winter comes, can spring be far behind?
  • Your dreams are never silly! Depend on them to guide you.
  • The love of your life will appear in front of you unexpectedly!




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