Rise and move, conquering inertia.  Stretch, yawn, and attend to the moment.  Dress for today’s life, eat, then prepare.  Our morning ritual, our daily re-entry into life.  We do not know what this day has in store for us: the best days of our lives began with this same mantra, as did our darkest days.  Prepare today knowing that life can change in an instant; prepare by being grounded and open, secure in being ourselves.  We are alive is our affirmation, our battle cry, our lamentation, and our prayer.  We are alive, and for this we are grateful.  Blessed Be, and Amen.