As we begin our journey into Jewish Meditation as a way of life, we will start with the first words that emerge from a persons mouth as they wake in the morning- the 'Modeh Ani' tefilah (prayer). Many who are familiar with this prayer often take it for granted, so it is worth investing the time to feel grateful for this beautiful practice and change the way we start each day. Here are the words of the prayer in Hebrew, transliteration from Hebrew, and English: !מוֹדֶה אֲנִי לְפָנֶֽיךָ מֶֽלֶךְ חַי וְקַיָּים, שֶׁהֶֽחֱזַֽרְתָּ בִּי נִשְׁמָתִי בְחֶמְלָה. רַבָּה אֱמֽוּנָתֶֽךָ" "Modeh ani lifanecha melech chay vikayam, shehechezarta bi nishmati b'chemla. rabah emunatecha!" "I thank you living and eternal King, for having returned to my soul through compassion. How abundant is your faith!" Read through it a few times in Hebrew and English if you are unfamiliar.