Aug 17 Daily Entry -- A Prayer

To the universe around me, of which I am a part, but which is greater than me.

Thank you for this morning, which is glorious. I sit in the cool, green, dampness, breathing in the life that surrounds me. I am part of it, and it is part of me. Our cells exchange in this invisible sea of matter and energy.

Things happen that I cannot control, but I know that it will all be fine. I am surrounded by more of me. It is nothing but me to the ends of the universe, so why should I be afraid. What can I do to me?

(Ah, plenty. There is plenty of cruelty I can inflict upon myself. I must learn to be kind. First to me, my local self. Then to the selves around me. It is imperative that I begin to do this, that I continue to do this. I must never grow tired of being kind to myself.)

I see the plants and animals around me, these pieces of world in the spotlight of the sun. I see the intricacy of this world. I appreciate it.

Show me how much better it can get, please. I am part of you. Show me the glory.

Make it true that I have plenty of money--so much that I have no worries. Make it true that I do not need to worry about making money, because I have all that I could ever need. Make it true that I do not worry about consequences, because I know I have the means to provide for myself.

And then guide me on my path. To teach. To write. To make music.

Not for money. For community. For expression. For beauty.

Show me the world that is deep, rich, vibrant, and full of love and light.

Let it be.