Spirit of Truth

I invite you now to let your eyes close if it feels comfortable and to join me in a spirit of prayer or meditation

Spirit of Truth, center us in the present, in the here and now.
Flow with tour breath and move through our bodies inspiring hope and new life.

Spirit of Justice, guide the way. Show your shape so we may share a vision.

Spirit of Resilience, deepen our roots.
Open our eyes to receive the beauty of fall - the bright orange leaf on our windshield - the warm tea on a cool afternoon - the joy of costumes and laughter.

Spirit of Balance, define the path forward, help us find time to act and time to reflect - and to know the possibilities hidden within (falling short of this balance) our failure not to do so.

Spirit of Earth, nourish our bodies for the work of today and tomorrow

Spirit of Water, soak our weary souls so we may feel renewal and a clarity of purpose

Spirit of Fire, ignite our courage to live our values
Illuminate the steps along the way

Spirit of Air, sharpen our thinking so we may see solutions in new and interesting places

Spirits of Change, we close our prayer with these words from write Omid Safi:

“If you have an inner voice telling you that how this country is now is not right, / that these shootings aren't right, / That racism isn't right, / That treating immigrants this way isn't right, / honor that voice. / It's your heart reminding you that love is real, that there is a more beautiful way to live. / Nurture this voice, and link it to others. / We are not alone. / We are not bound to live in a starless night. / Love will win. InshaAllah. / It will come into public, as justice.”

May it be so. Amen.