All That I Need

Wandering spirits are on the wind. They are dancing around, speaking to the trees, singing songs to the rocks and grasses. I have begun a prayer today. I have learned recently that one must have faith in life. That I am blessed with so much bounty, that I must be generous, not stingy, gripping, and selfish. It seems a constant lesson, but I have enough. Yes it would be nice to give my partner rest who seems to slave to keep this boat afloat. $15 an hour does not seems substantial for the effort provided in this day and age, his skill, his heart, his soul. And yet we are well, and life is plentiful. On an Island where one’s soul is nurtured by community and nature, one must make a sacrifice to do what works. And we work, but we are grateful for even that.

True riches are within. We can live with less if we are comforted and satisfied from the wealth we are able to nurture that lives inside. Inside me are the stars, the planets. This earth provides us what we need and if the world was less selfish, less materialistic, perhaps there would be more to go around. But no, others suffer and we still feel the need to buy a new device, pay for our celebrities’ new mansions through feeding ourselves the wrong message. We wish to live in nice houses, have nice things and build our retirement. Though I am unable to build cash, I do see that I can invest in other things. My retirement can be my health, my spiritual well-being, and the knowledge that I lived a full and happy life. Riches do not come from money, and inside ourselves where we can live abundant, we can also see and feel that we are safe, loved and nurtured by something so much greater. I get by financially, but I prosper in a wealth of creativity, love, generosity, friendship, kindness, and spirit. So my prayer goes as such: Lord, provide me the strength to better my spirit, strengthen my body and bring my soul the wisdom that can provide blessing to others. Help me be loyal, help me be true, to myself and others. But most of all help me know that I am cared for, nurtured, safe and wealthy in spirit, and I have all that I need. Amen.