And When I Rise

And when I rise, let me rise, like a bird, joyfully.

And when I fall, let me fall, like a leaf, gracefully,

Without regrets.

And when I sit, let me sit, like a mountain, solidly.

And when I walk, let me walk, like my teacher, mindfully.

And when I work, let me work, like a bee, wholeheartedly.

And when I play, let me play, like the rain, and the sun,

Rejoicingly.

And when I breathe, let me breathe, like the wind, spaciously.

Words and music: Joseph Emet