A good ninja eschews garbage.

A good ninja is never boxed in.

A good ninja drives his destiny.

A good ninja radiates optimism.

A good ninja encourages others to blossom.

A good ninja recognizes how far he's come.

A good ninja respects others' differences.

The little ninja meets a little Spartan -- a pattern also available in the book "Creepy Cute Crochet."

A good ninja senses when to use caution.

A good ninja puts himself in others' shoes.

A good ninja can take the heat.

A good ninja stops to smell the flowers.

A good ninja stands out in a crowd.

A good ninja toasts new beginnings.

A good ninja savors the whole trip, not just the destination.

A good ninja aims true.

A good ninja knows how to soar.

A good ninja appreciates simple pleasures.

A good ninja keeps on truckin'.

A good ninja places love at the core of his journey.

A good ninja studies all the angles.