Prayer of the bear

Pause here, traveler.
Feel the weight of your breath,
The rhythm of your heart.
This is the pulse of life itself.

Do not fear the edges,
Where the unknown whispers its name.
Strength is not in endless striving,
But in the courage to stand still
And listen to the earth’s deep hum.

May your steps be deliberate,
Your actions aligned with care,
And your rest a sacred offering
To the web of life you serve.

Carry forward what resonates,
Release what no longer serves,
And trust the wisdom of the unseen,
For it holds you, even now.