by Meg Wittenmyer, Sagewoman Winter 1993
I call upon the strengths and
wisdom which lies within,
gifts of the Mother to her Daughter,
to lead me toward a greater understanding.
I know these powers to be existent,
waiting patiently for my acceptance,
for my readiness to free them from
their stale social prisons.
I seek to se the beauty of the moment and
to appreciate and accept myself as I
was meant to be.
Guide my decisions to reflect the right action
required for growth and learning.
Give me patience to know when to be still
and wait for the answers, and where to look for them.
Help me not to forget how to play,
to always return the gift of laughter,
especially at myself, and may my sense of humor
always be greater than my sense of sorrow.
Keep within me a joy for nature as I strive
not to harm the Earth and all her children.
Open my mind to not judge or condemn,
and open my heart to change myself when necessary.
May the things I learn today lead me
forward in my quest for knowledge and understanding,
as well as peace within tomorrow.
