Stop. Breathe. Just be. 
This is a day to pray and to play. 

On this day I pray. 
I refocus my attention on God. 
I stop, breathe, contemplate
what God is up to -
God lets the sun rise for all people, 
God waters the plants and gives the growth,
God feeds all the earth - without my help. 

I stop, breathe, hear
that I am not God, 
that I am God's beloved
no matter what. 

On this day I play. 
I refocus my attention on people -
particularly the people around me. 
I stop, breathe, contemplate
what they are up to. 
I hear my Hannah sing her favorite song.
I go for an extra nature walk with Joyce.
I chat away with my son Abe on the bed. 

I stop, breathe, hear 
that we are given to one another as a gift,
that we are all connected to one another
no matter what.  

I give thanks to God for Sabbath. 
It keeps me human,
beautifully made in the image of God. 
On this day I pray and play.