A Wanderer's Prayer

A prayer for this wanderer…

To The Universe

Wherever I find my feet,

Let them connect to the ground

So I know where I am standing

Let my eyes find beauty around me,

Even when there does not appear to be any.

Let my mind be open to new experiences.

And view old experiences from new perspectives

Let me honor and respect other cultures, other countries, and other customs

Let me always remember that I am a guest wherever I go

Let me be kind.

Let me be open to new friendships along the way,

But also be smart and safe on my journeys.

Let me make wise choices

Or learn from the ones not so wise.

Let me learn the language of another country

And try a new food, 

Let me dance.

Let me dance 

Wherever I go

Whenever I can

Let me learn a new dance or a new step,

Or practice and perfect one that I know

Let me find new partners and teachers along the way

And take from them many lessons

Let me give

Let me teach

Let me share my gifts 

Let me love

Let me not take myself too seriously.

Let me play

Let me laugh

Let me laugh at my mistakes, my humanity

And the humanity of others

And marvel in the perfection of our imperfection