Psalm For The Caregivers

This short, heartfelt offering is for those who give endlessly, quietly, faithfully, and often without recognition. Rooted in Hebraic spiritual wisdom, this psalm honors the caregiver’s hidden labor and spiritual resilience. Whether you're tending to others in illness, aging, or emotional need, may these words restore your worth and offer a moment of sacred rest.
Includes Deep Space 174 Hz music by Siarhei_Korbut for grounding and restoration.

Transcript

A Psalm for the Caregiver Blessed are you,

Source of all breath,

Who sees the one unseen,

Who remembers the one who remembers everyone else.

I have stood at countless gates,

Not to enter,

But to hold them open for others.

I have been the water bearer in a parched land,

Pouring from a vessel that few thought to refill.

You know the burden of the vofe-istar,

The hidden healer,

Who walks not in robes,

But in robes of quiet resilience.

My back has bent in service,

My soul has stretched beyond its bounds.

Av ha-rachamim,

Father of mercy,

Mother of compassion,

Remember me not only as servant,

But as daughter,

As son,

As soul in need.

Let my offerings rise like ketorah,

Sacred incense,

Even in the unseen acts,

The sleepless nights,

The silent prayers whispered beside closed doors.

Place angels at my side like those who stood with Avraham at the terebinths of Mamre,

To remind me I am not alone.

And if my kin have turned from me,

Cloaked in self-interest or silence,

Then let my inheritance come from the wells of Miriam,

From the strengths of Ruth,

From the justice of Yosef,

From the quiet endurance of Leah.

May my care not be forgotten in the Book of Life.

Heal what has been taken from me in secret,

Uplift what has been given in silence.

For I too am worthy of comfort,

I too am worthy of rest.

And you,

Eternal One,

Are the keeper of accounts no human sees.

Amen.

Ken Yehi Ratzon

Reviews

The journal prompt was “how can I acknowledge and meet my own needs while carrying for others?” I struggle with the basics including calmness and self-compassion for my own needs all the way down to relaxing muscles involved with basic bodily functions. I’m so stressed I and can’t. Oh Dear… :-( O Higher Power, please help me. This is a Great meditation active and past caregivers. What does it prompt in you? Blessings to all. Warmly, Anne

This offering was born from my own journey, through illness, healing, love, loss, and the deep remembering of who I truly am. I pray it meets you where you are and serve as a soft landing place for your soul. 🕊️