Just as we take care of our friends and families, our homes and Mother Earth take care of us. Our homes give us a place of shelter (庇护物) that 1 between us and the rest of the world. The earth is a(n) 2 giver of life and the keeper of our physical and spiritual needs. Her rich 3 bring us up, give us air, and offer us cooling shade. Her waters 4 our thirst. Yet it is easy to take both of these wonderful 5 of our gifts for granted. 6 the thanks you feel toward your home and Mother Earth for the gifts each 7 you. It can help you stay 8 of where many of the gifts in your life come from. Each time you give thanks, you'll be 9 of the importance of caring for your home and for Mother Earth. There is a simple and beautiful 10 you can find to show your thanks. Begin by finding a 11 place where you can be alone. Sit comfortably and breathe deeply 12 you feel relaxed and then read the following out loud:
"Thank you, home, for allowing me to live 13 your walls. Thank you for allowing me to stay strong and 14 me. Thank you, Mother Earth, for the land I 15 on and farm. Thank you, plants, minerals, and animals on the land for allowing me to 16 your beauty and your amazement of life, and for the 17 of living with all of you on this earth. Thank you for the wisdom and 18 you bring to us."
You can do so as often as you like and anytime you feel particularly thankful for the many gifts that you have 19. Each time you do, you'll strengthen your connection with all that 20 and supports you.
