room to pray...

For me, every breath is a prayer...

But in a focussed prayer time (usually first thing in the morning, I often use variations of this 'lovingkindness' prayer - starting from the general

... and repeating again and again inserting the names of each of my loved ones, my friends, my neighbours, any I know who are sick or anxious, and finally myself...

The simple, prayful repetition is both calming and powerful.

Sharing with Becca at Nurturing Thursday.