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Extraordinary and remarkable

Lord of the Heavens,

Earth and Universe

I praise You with all of my being

I thank You for the choices

I can make, and my free will

of action and thought

Despite the hindrances

in an imperfect world

There is much joy to have

There is much beauty

in Your creation

I stand in nature, silent

and marvel at the details

The laughter I have

is rewarding and healing

I do not wish to take life

too seriously

I am grateful that

love triumphs over bitterness

and that a positive perspective

brings with it a durable calm