To the Mother of All of Life by Annick Baud

As I open my eyes to the light of dawn,

I turn to you with gratitude.

Thank you for this new day's unfolding,

thank you for my health,

thank you for the peace in my mind.

As I adjust to the rhythm of this new day,

 my heart dances to your melody.

 Thank you for the water I clean with,

 thank you for the earth I tread upon,

 thank you for the air I breathe.

As I welcome this new day's content,

I remember your presence within and without,

Thank you for the food that sustains me,

thank you for the scent of flowers and the taste of fruits,

 thank you for the birds and the colors of the rainbow.

As the evening dusk stretches over the horizon,

 I reflect in your graceful company.

 Thank you for the roof over my head,

thank you for the fire that warms me, thank you for the beauty of your creation.

As the stars fill the sky and I lay down to rest,

 I take refuge in your Oneness.

 Thank you for entrusting me with talents,

thank you for the trials through which I grow in wisdom,

thank you for the helpers you place on my path.

Thank you for the support I receive from friends.

 Thank you for teaching me to reside in my heart. Thank you for my life.

In your hands I place the merits I gather, at your feet I place the pain I experience.

 May it benefit all beings

                                     Prayer ©Annick Baud