A Precious Human Life

"Everyday, think as you wake up,

Today I am fortunate enough to have woken up,

I'm alive, I have a precious human life,

I am not going to waste it,

I am going to use

All my energies to develop myself

To expand my heart out to others,

To achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings,

I am going to have kind thoughts towards others,

I am not going to get angry,

Or think badly of others

I am going to benefit others as much as i can."

- His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama