Nineteenth-century prayer from the Scottish Highlands
We all know that politics, cars and religion are taboo subjects for discussion but the other day while reading a book I found a prayer and thought this absolutely beautiful. It has nothing to do with any particular religion it is just simply beautiful ….
I give thanks that I have risen again today and to the great rising of life itself …
As the sun brightens up the sky and earth, may my soul be bright with gratitude
for all the good things in my life, may I be generous in sharing these with others.
I give thanks that I have risen again today and to the great rising of life itself …
As the trees, rivers, animals and everything sing their songs of life, may my soul
sing the song of my heart, may I sing it gladly whether in joy or in sorrow,
and may it help me find humour and laughter in the day.
I give thanks that I have risen again today and the great rising of life itself …
As the sun crosses the sky to where it will set in the west, may my soul proceed
on its journey through life, may I keep the vision of my life ever before me,
and may I have faith that my life has meaning.
I give thanks that I have risen again today and the great rising of life itself …
As everything in nature strives to live and survive, may my soul me strong in its struggles,
may I meet adversity with courage and hope.
I give thanks that I have risen again today and to the great rising of life itself …
As the earth spreads out from me to the horizon, may my soul expand to embrace it,
may I speak the truth of the land, and take responsibility for my life.
Based on a nineteenth-century prayer from the Scottish Highlands
Written by Tom Wocan
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