Thursday, January 1, 2015
Today's thought: Happy New Year!
From the beautiful writings of John O'Donohue, an excerpt from his book, "Anam Cara, A Book of Celtic Wisdom:"
"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 promise.
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."
'Anam Cara' is Gaelic for 'soul friend.' John O'Donohue was an Irish poet, best-selling author, priest, and philosopher. I first read this work on Christmas Eve in a column in the "Tri-City Times," Imlay City, Mi., written by my niece, the News Editor for the paper. She had printed the above as her Christmas wish for the paper's readers. The blessings touched my heart, and I knew I wanted to share them with you and other friends. After doing some research into John O'Donohue's life and writings, I felt I had discovered a treasure of wisdom and spirituality, a priceless gift, and a soul friend. May these blessings also touch your heart and enrich your life.
May the coming year bring to each of you the best life has to offer; the awareness that God is always and everywhere with us, loving and protecting us; and the priceless gift of a soul friend.
Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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