Today I rise to songs of birds
Singing sweetly among the trees
A lotus fragrant beyond words
The day begins with blessed ease
Within my garden I find peace
All of my cares I do release
Soft grass yields beneath my bare feet
I walk alone and take my seat
Prayers for peace from my heart emerge
Blessings that shower over me
Where Earth and Heaven both converge
Extend beyond what I can see
Angels here, above and below
Reveal yourselves that all may know
Your loving presence everywhere
Here to guide us with such deep care
All we must do is look inside
Aware of our thoughts, do not hide
From the dark shadows that you meet
Bring them to light, you’ll be complete
See every day as a miracle
Phenomenal and empirical
From a tiny ovum you have grown
Into a body of flesh and bone
May inquisitiveness fill your days
Look with fresh eyes in numerous ways
At the ordinary that you take
For granted, can lead you to awake
A bird trill penetrates my mind
Reminds me always to be kind
Look about in awe and wonder
Within yourself, deeply ponder
Who am I within creation
Between sadness and elation
What are the possibilities
That are my opportunities
So I begin another day
In my heart I attune and pray
That I act with loving kindness
To heal my pain and my blindness
With myself I will be gentle
Neither strident nor judgmental
Thus with others I can accept
And hence my anger intercept
Call all your angels to your side
Together let us take this ride
Let love inform your every action
Everyday a benefaction