Slow down as the sun rises —
Today does not demand me to rush.
I let my first breath be an offering of gratitude,
My second, a promise to walk gently with myself.
I carry peace like a lantern through the hours,
And I let kindness drip from my words
like dew falling on morning leaves.
Whatever task lies ahead of me, I
approach it with a quiet heart and steady spirit —
For the world responds to the love I carry within.