Rediscovering the Lost Art of Blessing

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June 25, 2012

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Rediscovering the Lost Art of Blessing

May I live this day compassionate of heart, clear in word, gracious in awareness, courageous in thought, generous in love.

– John O’Donohue –

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Blessing

“In his writing the mystic poet John O’Donohue encourages all of us to rediscover our power to bless one another. I’ve become enchanted with this invitation, regardless of whether we define a blessing as being a wish or a prayer, whether we conceive it as coming from us or through us or whether we offer blessings through what we say, write, or think. In any of these forms, the act of blessing another contains several irresistible qualities.” This thoughtful piece explores the often forgotten power that is folded into our capacity to wish each other well. { read more }

Be The Change

Make a conscious effort to share your blessings today — with some who are known and others who are unknown.

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