God,
Let me breathe today.
Breathe in the soft air of spring.
Breathe in the wonder of your hand print 
in the color of crocus and narcissus blooms
and the sound of the stream over moss covered rocks.
Let me breathe out worry.
Breathe out the urgency of today’s 
or tomorrow’s list.
In this space, let me hear my heart,
And let my breathing be my prayer
of gratitude.
Amen.

—Reading from Terry Hershey’s Sabbath Moment 3-17-26 — Chosen and read by Bonnie L

Otter and Friend — Photo by Nancy W.

—- Photos by Bonnie L.