Praying without ceasing is not ritualized, nor are there even words. It is a constant state of awareness of oneness with God; it is a sincere seeking for a good thing; and it is a concentration on the thing sought, with faith that it is obtainable.
― Peace Pilgrim
+ To make The New Earth a reality, we need to focus on
Praying without ceasing. A critical mass
of humanity praying constantly for compassion, peace, justice and sustainable abundance
will make it so. We are evolving. We are becoming a species which is moving away
from constant ego gratification to a sincere and effective commitment to work
for the common good of all. So, a huge
increase of compassion, peace, justice and sustainable abundance is within our
grasp. Really.
+ Earth, Teach Me
Earth teach me quiet ~ as the grasses are
still with new light.
Earth teach me suffering ~ as old stones
suffer with memory.
Earth teach me humility ~ as blossoms are
humble with beginning.
Earth teach me caring ~ as mothers nurture
their young.
Earth teach me courage ~ as the tree that
stands alone.
Earth teach me limitation ~ as the ant that
crawls on the ground.
Earth teach me freedom ~ as the eagle that
soars in the sky.
Earth teach me acceptance ~ as the leaves
that die each fall.
Earth teach me renewal ~ as the seed that
rises in the spring.
Earth teach me to forget myself ~ as melted
snow forgets its life.
Earth teach me to remember kindness ~ as dry
fields weep with rain.
-- An Ute Prayer
+
Bodhisattva Prayer For Humanity*
May I be a guard for those who need protection,
A guide for those on the path,
A boat, a raft, a bridge for those who wish to cross the flood.
May I be a lamp in the darkness,
A resting place for the weary,
A healing medicine for all who are sick
A vase of plenty, a tree of miracles.
And for the boundless multitudes of living beings
May I bring sustenance and awakening,
Enduring like the earth and sky
Until all beings are freed from sorrow
And all are awakened.
- Shantideva
*performed daily by the Dalai Lama
+ Navaho Prayer:
The mountains, I become part of it.
The herb, the fir tree, I become part of it.
The morning mists, the clouds, the gathering waters, I
become part of it.
The wilderness, the dew drops, (the snow flakes) the pollen,
I become Part of it.
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