Compassionate Breath Exchange

Grounded by the Earth beneath us, we feel her unconditional support. Our breath, a gift from the life-encompassing Earth, connects us to all that surrounds us. In this exchange of compassion and gratitude, we find our place in the cycle of give-and-take. Visualizing loved ones suffering from environmental harm, we breathe in their pain and exhale compassion. Rooted in gratitude and love, we offer our intention to alleviate their suffering. With each inhale, we receive Earth's gratitude for our existence. With each exhale, we offer back our compassion and love. In this inseparable connection, there is no division. We are one with the Earth, always.

May we be grounded by the Earth's unwavering support,
connected through breath, and united in compassion and gratitude,
always in harmony with the cycle of life.

(adapted from: Susan Bauer-Wu with Stephanie Higgs, A Future We Can Love)