Blessings
I have a dear friend whose birthday it is today. She signs everything she writes, every card, every note, every email, simply, with "Blessings." It is an offering of her heart. Years ago, she gave me this beautiful little "Blessing" prayer that I laminated and fixed to my laptop, where it greets me every morning. I have shared this acrostic poem before on this blog, yet it bears repeating again, from time to time: Blessings B e present. L et the day flow with grace. Be flexible. E xpect nothing. Give thanks for everything. S urrender. Be open. S peak only kindness. I mpart only love. N ever forget that you are not alone. G ive so that you may receive. S ee goodness in yourself and others. It is such a simple prayer, but a beautiful reminder of how we should live our lives, each and every day. Today, I honor my dear friend, and lift her up in my prayers. I will try to embody and reflect this simple prayer. Yesterday, when I called to wish her a happy birthday, one da...