To pray you open your whole self

To sky, to earth, to sun, to moon

To one whole voice that is you.

And know there is more

That you can't see, can't hear;

Can't know except in moments

Steadily growing, and in languages

That aren't always sound but other

Circles of motion.

Like eagle that Sunday morning

Over Salt River. Circled in blue sky

In wind, swept our hearts clean

With sacred wings.

We see you, see ourselves and know

That we must take the utmost care

And kindness in all things.

Breathe in, knowing we are made of

All this, and breathe, knowing

We are truly blessed because we

Were born, and die soon within a

True circle of motion,

Like eagle rounding out the morning

Inside us.

We pray that it will be done

In beauty.

In beauty.

Joy interviews Ms. Lisa of Teton County Library and Ms. Leah, elementary school teacher to discern their perspectives on racism and how it affects young peoples' lives. They explore their favorite stories that shed light on the way people of color are portrayed in story through the years.

Book Recommendations:

The Water Dancer, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Echo, Pam Muñoz Ryan

Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning, Cathy Park Hong

Pachinko, Min Jin Lee

Just Us: An American Conversation, Claudia Rankine

Join 5th grader Mira and her teacher Libby Wood at school in Jackson Hole as the two discuss mindfulness. They agree that mindfulness sessions in their classroom increases happiness, productivity and warmth. Don't miss out on the sunshine meditation at the end of this podcast!