Waking this morning, I smile. 

A brand new day is before me.

I aspire to live each moment mindfully,

and to look upon all beings with the eyes

of kindness and compassion.

May you, and all other beings be happy and free from suffering.

by Frank Boccio in April ’10 Yoga Journal.  (I believe this was adapted from Thich Nhat Hanh’s Mindfulness Gatha).