An Invocation for All Beings
By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar
Pause for a moment, and breathe deeply. Let the air fill your lungs as if it were the first breath of creation. Feel the rhythm of life that pulses through you, an unbroken connection to all that has ever been and ever will be. Allow your heart to unfurl like the delicate bloom of a flower bathed in dawn's golden light, each petal whispering of infinite possibilities.
We turn our spirits to the eternal essence that threads itself through the fabric of existence called by countless names, understood through myriad traditions, yet boundless and ever-present in every soul, in every heartbeat, in every whispered prayer of the universe.
May the radiant light of love cascade over us like a waterfall of stars, dissolving every barrier that separates us from one another, reminding us that we are all luminous threads in the same sacred tapestry.
May the breath of compassion flow through us as a gentle breeze, soothing the sharp edges of anger, fear, and grief, and weaving harmony into the spaces where discord has taken root.
May the waters of wisdom purify our minds, washing away judgment and misunderstanding, revealing the truth that lies beneath the truth that we are reflections of one another, cradled in the embrace of shared humanity.
May the fire of courage burn within us like an eternal flame, guiding us to stand unwavering in the face of adversity, to speak for justice, to embody kindness even when the path is treacherous.
May the earth beneath us hold us steady, grounding us in gratitude for all that sustains us the soil, the rivers, the forests, and the mystery of this spinning world that cradles our dreams.
To the child who gazes at the heavens with eyes wide as galaxies,
To the elder whose laugh carries the wisdom of generations,
To the dreamer whose feet wander far in search of meaning,
To the weary soul who feels the weight of the world pressing heavily upon them,
To every being may you feel the divine presence surrounding you, lifting you, whispering that you are loved beyond measure.
Let us declare together:
We are vessels of love, radiant and overflowing.
We are rivers of joy, flowing freely to nurture all in our path.
We are beacons of hope, illuminating the way for those lost in the night.
We are boundless, limitless, eternal sparks of the infinite.
May we live with hands extended in generosity, minds open to truth, and hearts brimming with compassion.
May we tread gently upon this earth, speak words that heal, and move boldly to create a world where all can flourish.
May we forever remember that we are not separate islands but a vast, interconnected ocean of being.
To the One who is all and beyond all,
To the sacred melody that sings through every breath, every wave, and every star,
To the love that knows no bounds, no borders, no end
We lift our voices as one:
Amen. Ameen. Om. Shalom. Namaste. Ashe. So it is.
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