To Choose Well

“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” – John Muir

“To be alive in this beautiful, self-organizing universe—to participate in the dance of life with senses to perceive it, lungs that breathe it, organs that draw nourishment from it—is a wonder beyond words. Gratitude for the gift of life is the primary wellspring of all religions, the hallmark of the mystic, the source of all true art. Furthermore, it is a privilege to be alive in this time when we can choose to take part in the self-healing of our world.”—Joanna Rogers Macy

As in nature, may I see the commonality and connectedness in humanity.
To choose kindness rather than angst.
To choose whisper rather than shouting.
To choose generosity rather than guarding.
To choose hope rather than cynicism.
To choose including rather than excluding.
To choose love rather than fear.
To participate fully in the dance of life and invite others onto the floor to join in.

“Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” – Rumi