"In gratitude, I bow to this land and all of the ancestors who made it available.

[BELL]
[ALL TOUCH THE EARTH]

"I see that I am whole, protected, and nourished by this land and all of the living beings who have been here and made life easy and possible for me through all their efforts. I see Red Cloud, Harriet Tubman, Dorothy Day, Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King, Jr., and all the others known and unknown who have struggled so that we could live better lives. I see all those who have made this country a refuge for people of so many origins and colors, by their talent, perseverance, and love — those who have worked hard to build schools, hospitals, bridges, and roads, to protect human rights, to develop science and technology, and to fight for freedom and social justice. I see myself touching my ancestors of Native American origin who have lived on this land for such a long time and have known the ways to live in peace and harmony with nature, protecting the mountains, forests, animals, vegetation, and minerals of this land. I feel the energy of this land penetrating my body and soul, supporting and accepting me. I vow to cultivate and maintain this energy and transmit it to future generations. I vow to contribute my part in transforming the violence, hatred, and delusion that still lie deep in the collective consciousness of this society so that future generations will have more safety, joy, and peace. I ask this land for its protection and support."

[THREE BREATHS]
[BELL]
[ALL STAND UP]