Let me not today
become entangled in the world I see,
in its problems
or in its pleasures.
Let me remain instead
inwardly focused
with my eye and my ear
on my Teacher,
my Guide.
Let me be led
without a thought for the world,
but only a thought
for listening and following.
This is true surrender
and this is my desire,
my goal and my purpose
now.
Take my hand and lead me.
Amen.
~A prayer of awakening