“For the beauty of the earth; for the glory of the skies; for the love which from our birth, over and around us lies, Lord of all to Thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise.”
Pick at place today that offers at least five minutes of quiet. Yes, they exist, but sometimes you do have to search for them. It’s a bonus if your place happens to be a remarkably beautiful setting, but, then, that’s why we have imaginations. In your place of real or imagined beauty, in the sacred quiet, let your voice or your heart speak the words above: “For the beauty….” Say it slowly, thoughtfully, as a prayer. Then say it again with the same reverence. And again. And again. There’s no rush. You’re less than one minute into your five; don’t be in a hurry. Feel the rhythm of the words as they fit together, a poem of gratitude. If you know the tune to this old hymn, sing! Or, make up your own tune. Folliott Sandford Pierpoint wrote the words and Conrad Kocher gets credit for the tune of For The Beauty Of The Earth, but neither of them would mind if you modified it in your meditation. Or, fit the words to the pattern of your breathing: inhale as your say “For the beauty of the earth”, exhale the next phrase: “for the glory of the skies”. Keep going, you’re doing fine.
I think it’s very possible that you will feel a little more relaxed, or focused, or grateful, or joyful at the end of your five minute breath-prayer time. But, then, you won’t know unless you try. Five minutes; that’s all it takes.
Shining Spirit 
Thanks for teaching me breath prayers long ago and thanks for the reminder.
Roger, Not only was this just what I needed, just when I needed it, a small miracle occurred this morning. I was allowed to respond to you directly in the app, and I was allowed to register my email. All without any effort from myself other than, ” no harm in trying again.” I appreciate your morning gifts. Glenn