Ancestors who walked before me,

You who carried dreams through struggle,

You who wove love into resistance,

I call upon you now.

The weight of the world feels heavy,

But I know it is not mine to carry alone.

Remind me that I am one link in a sacred chain,

Bound by purpose, strengthened by your endurance.

Teach me to rest without guilt,

To find joy even amid uncertainty,

And trust that small actions ripple into great change.

Let your resilience fill my weary spirit,

Let your hope steady my shaking hands,

And let your vision inspire my work,

For I am here because you dreamed,

And I dream so others may thrive.

Through my healing, may I rewrite what is possible.

Through my love, may I nourish the collective.

Through my work, may I leave the world better for those who follow.

I walk forward, weary but willing,

Knowing you are with me, always.

Asé. Aho. Amen. So it is.