Start off your day by looking at this video and reading the mantras, prayers, and blessings below, and you'll find yourself focusing on all the exciting things your day holds instead of focusing on your negativity!
Every day is beautiful, and every person has the ability to bring that beauty into their life.
~Hindu Salutation to the Dawn~
Look to this day!
For it is life, the very life of life
In its brief course lies all the verities and realities of your existence
The bliss of growth
The glory of action
The splendor of achievement
For yesterday is but a dream
And tomorrow is only a vision
But today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness
And every tomorrow a vision of hope
~Native American Circle of Life Prayer~
Oh Great Spirit of my people
Hear my words
For they are words that come
From the heart, soul and mind
Oh Great Spirit be my mind,
Be my eyes,
Be my ears,
Be my heart
Be my soul,
So that I may walk with dignity and pride
Oh Great Spirit of my people
Know of me
For I am of your people
I am of the Circle of Life
Oh Great Spirit of my people
Hear my words
For they are for you
They are of you
You are my way of life
In the Circle of Life
~Native African Prayer of Peace~
Thumb we cannot evade to tie any knot
The Roaring Thunder that splits mighty trees
The all-seeing Lord up on high who sees
Even the footprints of an antelope on a rock mass
Here on Earth
You are the one who does not hesitate
To respond to our call
You are the cornerstone of peace
Thumb we cannot evade to tie any knot
The Roaring Thunder that splits mighty trees
The all-seeing Lord up on high who sees
Even the footprints of an antelope on a rock mass
Here on Earth
You are the one who does not hesitate
To respond to our call
You are the cornerstone of peace
~Hawai'ian Teaching of Aloha~
Aloha is being a part of all and all being a part of me.
When there is pain, it is my pain.
When there is joy, it is mine also.
I respect all that is as part of the Creator and part of me.
I will not willfully harm anyone or anything.
When food is needed, I will take only my need,
and explain why it is being taken.
The earth, the sky, and the sea are mine to care for,
to cherish and protect.
This way is Hawai'ian.
This is the way of Aloha!
~Shinto Purification Blessing - Amatsu Norito~
たかあまはらにかみつまります.
かむろぎかむろみのみことをもちて.
すめみおやかむいざなぎのみこと.
つくしのひむかのたちはなのおどの.
あはぎはらにみそぎはらいたまうときに.
なりませるはらいどのおおかみたち.
もろもろのまがごとつみけがれを.
はらいたまえきよめたまえともうすことのよしを.
たまつかみくにつかみやおよろずのかみたちともみ.
あめのふちこまのみみふりたててきこしめせと.
かしこみかしこみもまおす.
English Translation:
Spirits of purification,
Created for order and the Mother
Who inhabits the sky.
With all the respect from the depth of our hearts
We ask that She hear us,
such as the spirit that hears our intent,
with sharpened ears.
Together with Spirits of the Sky and the Land
Take the badnesses, disasters and sins,
Purify all
You bless us and protect us
You bless us and protect us
For expansion of our soul and the fulfillment of your will.
~ Irish Blessing of Happiness~
For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day
May green be the grass you walk on
May blue be the skies above you
May pure be the joy that surround you
May true be the hearts that love you
Count your blessings instead of your crosses,
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes,
Smile with your friends and forget about foes.
Count your smiles instead of your tears,
Listen to courage instead of your fears.
Count your full years instead of your lean,
Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.
Count your health instead of your wealth,
Love your neighbor as much as yourself!
~Tibetan Buddhist Prayer of Refuge~
O Amida, I take refuge in you.
Ocean of oneness, Eternal Life and Light.
Entrusting with my whole heart and mind,
In your Primal Vow.
I am empowered by you to live a full,
Compassionate and creative life.
I dedicate myself to the service of all beings,
Striving to help others realize their potential and enlightenment.
May your teachings guide me throughout the day,
In my relationships, my work and my play
~Namo Amida Buddha~
~An Aztec Prayer of Thanks~
Earth most giving and resourceful
I implore you
Make it your will that my people
Enjoy the goods and riches you have to give
That naturally issue from you
That are pleasing and savory
That delight and comfort
Though lasting but briefly
Passing away as if in a dream
I give my thanks
And the thanks of my people
No matter what your faith is, no matter where you live or who you come from, what you've been through and what you've seen, we are all one with each other and with our Earth. We all start out in the same place. We all share a creator. By setting some time aside each day to give thanks for life itself, to pick up on the energies that constantly surround us, and to realize our worth in the big picture allows us to strengthen the bond in the cycle of creation and knowledge. It really isn't as cliche as you might think! Be aware of exactly what you exist in every day, because its beautiful and TOO MANY people miss it because they are caught up in the inanity of every day life.
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Blessed Be! ~ Phaedra Aisylnn
The Tibetan Buddhist prayer is my favorite out of your article, but my personal favorite peace prayer is this:
ReplyDeleteI offer you peace,
I offer you love,
I offer you friendship,
I see your beauty,
I hear your need,
I feel your feelings,
My wisdom flows from the Highest Source,
I salute that source in you,
Let us work together,
In unity and love.
- Gandhi's Prayer for Peace