Doorway to Thanks

“Listen to silence. It has so much to say.” – Rumi

Prayer by Mary Oliver

“It doesn’t have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
small stones; just
pay attention, then patch

a few words together and don’t try
to make them elaborate, this isn’t
a contest but the doorway

into thanks, and a silence in which
another voice may speak.”

May the beauty, life and vibrancy of summer prompt pause, praise, delight.
May the details of nature, a flower, creation prompt gratitude, joy, wonder.
May we get fresh eyes and awakened senses each day to see it all with reverence and awe.
Doorway to thanks, threshold to joy, cross over.

“Give yourself a gift of five minutes of contemplation in awe of everything you see around you. Go outside and turn your attention to the many miracles around you. This five-minute-a-day regimen of appreciation and gratitude will help you to focus your life in awe.” – Wayne Dyer