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As you rise up in the morning with a smile in your heart
May you feel the warmth of the sun on your face
And smell the beauty of the season in the air
May gratitude fill your being
For health of body and mind
And for food that nourishes you and keeps you strong
Gratitude for the presence of animals and pets
Who give love without conditions
Who wait, depend, and serve so loyally
May appreciation of family and friends course through your veins
Thanking them for love well given
For good times and bad
For helping you grow into who you are today
May your heart be filled with tenderness
As you gaze upon the wizened faces of the elderly
Grateful for their hard work and leadership
May your spirit run and dance and play with the children
As they soar across the playground
Free from cares or worries, moment-led creatures
May you remember the possibilities of Love
When you witness a seasoned couple devotedly gazing into each other’s eyes
Gently caressing hands and spirits
May you see the uniqueness of each human being who crosses your path today
Letting go of all judgments or opinions that keep you separate from them
Sending them a secret blessing as you pass on the street
“I honor you, my friend, for simply being who you are.”
For those who suffer and struggle through their days
May your heart be rooted in compassion to transform their suffering
May you experience them as Children of God with hopes and dreams
May you be respectful of all who live and worship differently than you do
May you see them through angel eyes
Beings of beauty and brilliance
Your brothers and sisters
May you remember daily who you are and who you can become
Of all that is available to you as a Child of the Universe
How Love can be the cloak you wear
Peace be the shoes with which you walk upon the Earth
May you remember this day to mirror the Divine
And be peace and Love to all…
Wanderings and Ponderings by Brad and Jan Lundy
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