Gathering with Gratitude

Let this moment be one of celebration...

Breathe deeply and take it all in

The blessing of having arrived safely

Of departing from a place to call home

Let us settle into the sacredness of this moment

It will not come again

Like each one before it, it will pass

Let it not pass lightly

savor it as one slice of this whole sweet, swift life

And give thanks

We give thanks for our health, even if it isn’t perfect

Thanks for second chances and sound sleep

Thanks for all the people who add so much to our lives…

Those who teach and heal

Those who prepare food and serve

Those who make us laugh and those who stick around when we don’t feel like smiling

We give thanks

And we ask for the inspiration to add to the lives of our fellow citizens

Each in our own way

To honor our interdependence and foster the connections that help us all thrive

Indeed, this is a moment of celebration

Breathe deeply and take it all in

Namaste