AOM Meditations: 100118

Oh, Great Spirit,

whose voice I hear in the winds

and whose breath gives life to all the world, 

hear me.

Let me walk in beauty 

and make my eyes ever behold 

the red and purple sunset.

Make my hands respect the things you have made

and my ears sharp to hear your voice.

Make me wise so that I may understand

the things you have taught my people.

Let me learn the lessons you have hidden

in every leaf and rock.

Help me to remain calm and strong 

in the face of all that comes towards me. 

Help me find compassion 

without empathy overwhelming me. 

I seek strength, 

not to be greater than my brother, 

but to fight my greatest enemy, 

Myself.

 “All life is sacred! 

Even the blessed earth 

you take into your mouth.” 

~David Paul Kirkpatrick

 “Life is sacred, that is to say, 

it is the supreme value, 

to which all other values are subordinate.”

~Albert Einstein

“Every single person is sacred. 

Sacred means special, precious, 

a treasure of true beauty. 

That means you.” 

~Amy Leigh Mercree