Dear friends,
Welcome to your meditation space and realize that you are cherished just as you are.
Each one of us is very different,
But in our diversity all of us here are linked in one marvelous enterprise.
All joined together,
The world over,
In one united endeavor.
Each one seeking meaning.
Everyone hoping to find and reflect just one aspect of an ultimate reality which is beyond our individual imagining.
So dear friends,
You are welcome in your faith.
You are welcome in your unbelief.
You are welcome regardless of your race,
Nationality,
Ethnic origin,
Background,
Skin color,
Hair color if any,
Gender,
Sexual orientation,
Wealth,
Poverty,
Age,
Ability,
Height,
Weight,
Whatever.
You are welcome regardless of your wisdom or your lack of it.
You are welcome irrespective of these or any other differences that are used to separate people one from the other.
Whoever you are,
Wherever you are on life's journey,
You are truly welcome to this moment of meditation.
So setting aside one precious minute,
Sixty seconds of this wonderful life,
I invite you to close your eyes,
Relax,
Totally relax.
Your face,
Your shoulders,
Allow yourself to sink into your seat or sink back onto your cushion.
Notice your life giving breath,
Breathing in and breathing out.
Take this minute to give thanks for your being,
Just as we give thanks for your being here.
Welcome back and thank you very much for sharing this moment of reflection.
Today and every day,
Remember to stop to notice and enjoy the astonishing gift of your existence.
May your eyes and ears be filled with wonder.
May all your days be blessed.
Namaste.
