I woke up early this morning with the sun streaming in through my window and a purring cat in my face.  I went to the kitchen and made coffee and I have to say the coffee is near perfect.  The birds are chirping outside as I write this post and I have to say, life is good.

I am not a religious person but I do believe in a power greater than myself, whether it be God or the Universe.  I keep my heart opened to what that higher power has to offer me.  I have a friend who is Baha’i and have gone on a few retreats with her that have enriched my spiritual beliefs and life.  At one retreat I came across a prayer that sang to me and I thought about it last night after I wrote my post on evolving.  The prayer is

God!  Refresh and gladden my spirit.  Purify my heart.  Illumine my powers.  I lay all my affairs in Thy hand.  Thou art my Guide and my Refuge.  I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved; I will be a happy and joyful being.  O God!  I will no longer be full of anxiety, nor will I let trouble harass me.  I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life. 

O God!  Thou art more friend to me than I am to myself.  I dedicate myself to Thee, O Lord. 

When I woke up this morning I felt my spirit had been refreshed and gladdened.  Today I am turning my worries and fears over to the Universe.  By letting go of my troubles I can open my heart up to others and be of service in some way.

How do you refresh your spirit?