Dear friends,
Welcome to this blessing for Tuesday,
Another one of the seven reflections designed to bring you to a place of happiness each morning.
Before the blessings begin,
Let's take a moment to find a place of calm,
Letting go of anything that might be troubling us just now.
Relax,
Drop the shoulders,
Notice the difference that makes.
The shoulders are a place where we often hold tension.
Dropping the shoulders can help to bring us to a place where we just simply be.
We are told we are living in a world which is afflicted by loneliness.
May you remember that you are not alone.
You might appear to be alone,
But never hesitate to take the first step,
To open the door of separation,
To make the overdue phone call.
By taking a step to end the loneliness of another person,
You make a real contribution to the world.
Remember to forgive yourself for your mistakes,
We all make them.
We seldom have difficulty forgiving other people their mistakes,
So why be so hard on ourselves?
That doesn't mean that we don't try to do better next time.
But may you offer yourself mercy,
And may you be more forgiving of others' failings.
It's a proof of our shared humanity.
May your heart remain open,
And may your mind remain open to new possibilities.
The new is refreshment for the soul,
May you never be fearful of trying something new.
In the rush of the world,
May your mind remain calm and clear.
In the pressure of each day,
May your body be at ease.
May your breath guide you back to peace,
No special equipment is required,
The breath is always with you.
When the peace of the present moment is ruffled,
And things begin to fall apart,
Stop,
Relax,
Take a mindful breath,
And move forward from a place of calm.
May you find moments of joy today and every day,
And may you find opportunities to spread a little joy today and every day.
