Prayer for the Courage to Look Within

May all sentient beings have the courage
to look within themselves
and see the good and bad that exists in all of us.

May we open our hearts,
shining the light of love
into the dark recesses where doubt and fear reside.

May we have the courage
to step into that light
and embrace whatever we find,
letting it rise to the surface
freed by the act of loving kindness.


source: http://www.beliefnet.com/prayeroftheday/prayer_one.asp?pid=3287