May all beings are granted the strength, determination, and wisdom to extinguish anger and reject violence as a way.
May all suffering ceases and may I seek, find and fully realize the love and compassion that already lives within me and allow them to inspire and permeate my every action.
May I exercise the precious gift of choice and the power to change that makes me uniquely human and is the only true path to liberation?
May I swiftly reach complete, effortless freedom so that my fearless, unhindered action be of benefit to all.
May I lead the life of a warrior?
mama jivanam yodhasyaastu
(The Warrior-Spirit Prayer of Awakening was conceived on and in response to the events of September 11, 2001, by angel Kyodo Williams. If any benefit at all comes from it, may it be of service to all our relations.)
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