I have never really been religious. Yet, I find myself drawn to the concept of reverence. Drawn to developing a deep respect for all things and people around me.

I bow to this beautiful creation we inhabit
In complete awe of this magnificent planet

How the world always finds a way to balance itself into harmony
And the way it continues to spin, century after century

Perplexed by the intelligence of every living thing
The way the flowers know how to bloom every spring

The millions of colors available for us to see
Expressing themselves in the fascinating creatures in the sea

Astonishment at the intricate patterns on each and every leaf
And the live ecosystem of the glorious coral reef

The tenacity and flexibility of the web of a spider
Weathering the windiest of storms, what a survivor!

How beautiful the ever-expanding human mind
An expression of the wishes of the creative divine

Each person dancing to the tune of their uniqueness
Creating a ripple effect through the fabric of existence

Humans, capable of creating massive architectural miracles
And observing the tiniest of electrons and particles

What a wonder to stare at the spectacular night sky
Filled with gratitude for the infinite expanse up high

So many mysteries embedded in each star
The power to hypnotize me from so far

I sometimes weep, my body so full of gratefulness
The nectar of life bringing me to my knees, in reverence

The joy dancing in every cell of my being
The delight and magic in every particle I am seeing

How can I restrict my reverence to a god, person, or nation
When all of life is bursting with this ecstatic brilliance :)