Giving Thanks

At this time of year, as we give thanks for friends and family, and stop to appreciate all that we have, we also reflect on the work we’re doing, and why we’re doing it.

We think this poem by John Daniel says it pretty nicely.

A Prayer Among Friends
Among other wonders of our lives, we are alive
with one another, we walk here
in the light of this unlikely world
that isn’t ours for long.
May we spend generously
the time we are given.
May we enact our responsibilities
as thoroughly as we enjoy
our pleasures. May we see with clarity,
may we seek a vision
that serves all beings, may we honor
the mystery surpassing our sight,
and may we hold in our hands
the gift of good work
and bear it forth whole, as we
were borne forth by a power we praise
to this one Earth, this homeland of all we love.

We are truly grateful for all of you, doing so much good work in your corner of this one Earth, this homeland of all we love.

With best wishes,

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