I died as a mineral and became a plant, I died as plant and rose to animal, I died as animal and I was Man. Why should I fear? When was I less by dying? Rumi
With every breath I take today, I vow to be awake; And every step I take, I vow to take with a grateful heart So I may see with eyes of love into the hearts of all I meet, To ease their burden when I can And touch them with a smile of peace. Buddhist prayer