Jerry had always been an early riser. He loved waking up before the rest of the world when the air was still fresh and the day was new. And on this particular morning, he woke up from his camping equipment, which is the tent he mounted in a nearby village. Jerry woke up to a beautiful morning, feeling grateful for another day of life. As he got out of the mat, he felt compelled to express his gratitude to his creator. For Jerry, this meant getting down on his knees in a traditional act of worship.

As he closed his eyes and bowed his head, Jerry began to thank his...