~ By Courtesy of Others ~
Housework Prayer
Lovely Lady Frigga,
as I go about my housework, let me see each job I do
As a way of honoring you and doing my share of the Good Work.
Let me wash away my judgments of others, as I do those loads of laundry,
and may my thoughts of others be as warm as the clothes I fold.
Let me tidy up my mind as I tidy up the newspapers,
Let me sweep away my fears like the dirt from little paws.
May I be as quick with my forgiveness as I am with mop and broom,
Sweeping up the clutter in my heart as in my living room.
May I rinse out pride and ego as I rinse my morning dishes,
And may anger, hate and doubt go down the drain as well.
Please remind me often, lovely Lady Frigga,
That I follow in your path
and that the way I'm called to serve
Is an honor given me, and not below what I deserve.
A variation on an anonymous original from a certain monotheist religion. Heathen poet unknown.