Prayer – I’ve come to regard it as a beautiful thing. Here I tell you why…

and below I’ll write a new prayer each week. I’ll be saying it once every morning and once every evening- say it, close my eyes, take a breath – let it be with me for the week. If you try it too / want to send me yours please do.

Weekly Prayer

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picture from Al Jazeera Jan 16

Prayer

Violence is in our nature.

Closing my eyes and feeling inside – may I calm this body for those whose nervous systems are a wreck today.

We are born in need of simple love
Actions of violence, intentional suffering or hurt, I see as unholy, will happen today.

May I know this violence that lives in me and not allow it to take hold of any part, however small.

May I use my voice to grow compassion and accountability
in our world