Thinking about the idea of making all I do, all actions I take, everything I say, write, even think, a prayer, I’ve been wondering if I’ve written about it before on this blog. Of course I have (I think!) but I thought rather than actually check, I’d simply write about it again

Well, not write in a post about it exactly; more like share with you a poem on that theme I wrote yesterday. It’s kind of whimsical, kind of not. It’s  like a ‘list poem’ actually. You’ll see!

I know I’ve shared the following quote from Oglala holy man Black Elk, in the past. But please allow me to reshare it here because it’s very much related to the peom I am sharing with you here and it is something I myself use as a prayer:

Let every step you take upon Mother Earth be as a prayer.

Now, the poem, which I hope adds weight to that prayer:

IT’S ALL PRAYER

This morning, I thought,
I’d like to write a prayer.
But, I haven’t yet – and it soon be sunset.
Been too busy.

I cooked breakfast – made tea too;
I read Bhagavad Gita – and discussed what was read;
I chanted the Lord’s names;
then visited the temple;
And chanted some more – sat in silence too.
I made lunch – and made more tea too.
And then?
I went shopping.
Oh, almost forgot: I went for a walk.
And now?
      My dear Lord …