"A Blessing"

May the light of your soul guide you.

May the light of your soul bless the work

you do with the secret love and warmth of your heart.

May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul.

May the sacredness of your work bring healing,

light and renewal to those who work with you

and to those who see and receive your work.

May your work never weary you.

May it release within you wellsprings of

refreshment, inspiration and excitement.

May you be present in what you do.

May you never become lost in the bland absences.

May the day never burden.

May dawn find you awake and alert,

approaching your new day with dreams,

possibilities and promises.

May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.

May you go into the night blessed, sheltered and protected.

May your soul calm, console and renew you.

John O’Donohue

"Without going outside ...."

Without going outside, you may know

the whole world.

Without looking through the window,

you may see the ways of heaven.

The farther you go, the less you know.

Thus the sage knows without traveling;

He sees without looking;

He works without doing.

Lao Tzu

Thank God

Thank God

for this mind

that can think,

Thank God

for this heart

that can be moved,

Thank you God

For remembering to thank You.

"One ought, everyday at least ...."

“One ought, everyday at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.”