May you be powerfully loving and lovingly powerful; may you always have love be your guide with your family, friends, and colleagues. Remember to listen carefully to your own heart and to the hearts of others.

May you have the courage to always follow your dreams. Take an action every day to support your life dream, your love of nature, and your integrity.

May you have the strength to overcome fear and pride, and instead follow what has heart and meaning for you.

May you be guardians of truth, beauty, creativity, and laughter.

May you protect, preserve, and care for nature and the wilderness.

May you show respect to people of all ages and races, and help all living things keep their dignity.

May you help to make a better world for the poor, the sick, the elderly, and the young by being an active, committed, and positive force in your community.

May you value and maintain your health and the health and well-being of others.

May you respect all the ways human beings access their spirituality.

May you help create a global community committed to peace and nonviolence.

May you keep learning; ask question, explore, discover, and always maintain curiosity and hope.

May you honor and respect diversity and the beauty and magic that occurs when differences join to create something far greater than one can imagine. May you bring your gifts and talents forward every day without hesitation or reservation.

May you honor your ancestors a,, all those who have gone before you, for they have paved the way for you to do what you are here to do.

Angeles Arrrien

From “Schools with Spirit: Nurturing the Inner Lives of Children and Teachers; Linda Lantieri; 2001;Beacon Press,  Boston, MA

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