Sending Out A Wave Of Blessing

Dear friends,

Each of our lives can be a blessing on other people and all our words can transmit love and comfort.

By means of this blessing,

I hope we can create a circle of light and a wave of compassion that will gain momentum as it flows over each one of us.

As it leaves each of us,

Let it roll on to embrace others until our wave of kindness rises and breaks over the most distant shore.

May the sun never set on our love.

We pause before we begin,

Just one minute,

To allow ourselves to become aware of our existence here in this present moment,

To be filled with gratitude for the gift of our existence which is a benefit beyond measure.

Welcome back.

This blessing for you is inspired by the Canticle of the Sun,

Attributed to Saint Francis.

You may already know the opening lines of the Canticle.

Sun and Moon bless the Lord.

Stars of the Heaven bless the Lord,

And so on.

So,

My blessing for you today.

May you be blessed by the warmth of the sun.

May you be comforted by the moon's light.

May you be inspired by the twinkling stars of night.

May every day find you rising with gratitude,

And every night find you falling into a contented sleep.

May snow and rain fall gently upon you.

May the wind guide you safely home.

May water refresh your body and spirit.

May you have food to eat,

And friends to accompany you on life's way.

In winter,

May you have fire to keep you warm.

Cool breezes to comfort you in summer.

A bed in which you can find rest,

Shelter over your head.

May you experience joy in nature,

From the green grass to the blue sky.

And above,

Below,

And to the right and left of you,

The numberless array of creatures with whom we share this good earth.

May the works of humanity lead you to astonishment as you marvel at the inventions of human ingenuity,

The conquering of disease,

The discoveries of science.

May you find inspiration in the lives of the greatest people who ever lived.

May you be comforted by the example set by all those who have overcome difficulty and suffering.

May you have just a little sorrow to help you understand the pain of others.

Just a little shortage to remind you to express gratitude for your abundance.

Just a little disappointment so you can offer support to those whose lives are filled with only a little light,

Maybe only your light.

But may you never have so much trouble as will make you bitter or frustrated.

May old age come upon you gently as the crowning of love-filled days.

May death only come to you when your life's work is complete.

May you be blessed all of your days.

When the time comes for you to leave this world,

May the memory of you be an inspiration to all who have known and loved you.

Namaste