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breathe in and feel it
then thank the trees, some grass and some kelp
they produce the oxygen and filter the air so we can live
drink some fresh water and let it soothe you
then thank the ancient aquifers, rivers and lakes
they sustain the essential flow across this world
feel the land and uncover its texture
then thank the soil, sand, clay and stones
they provide the solid foundation for our existence
taste the fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains
then thank the seeds and pollinators
they nourish the cornerstones of life
observe the bio-diversity with wonder
then thank the animals, insects, fish and birds
they share this world with us and give so much
yet we must go deeper
and thank the sediment layers and molten core
their integrity and stability keeps the Earth’s axis and orbit
now we must go higher
and thank the stratosphere and ozone layer
their protective shield blocks the cosmic rays that kill
