This blessing is for teachers, acrobats, pet sitters, fathers, guardians, caregivers, my friends doing good work as art docents and on the sustainability committee, and legislators who care about the environment.
This blessing is for Woo Girl, Tiny Dancer, Mary Shelley, Sam,
— and you.
MAY YOU BE GLORIOUS!
MAY YOU CELEBRATE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
MAY YOU BE HOME
MAY YOU BE CONTENT
May you have warmth, softness, serenity, a day off,
time for contemplation, baths, cushy chairs, and comforting voices.
MAY YOU ENJOY GREEN SPACES
Here for you: all the flowing water, sunny winter skies, spring, rain, and fresh air.
MAY YOUR NOSE TWITCH
May you channel the energy and curiosity of squirrels, llamas, frogs,
birds, and Louie the pig (who sometimes spends a good share of the day sleeping in the sun).
MAY YOU BE CONFIDENT, AT EASE, AND PLAYFUL
Yes.
MAY YOU HAVE CAKE FOR BREAKFAST
Why not? Chocolate, coconut: whatever you like.
MAY YOU SEE YOUR LOVED ONE IN DREAMS
May you have memories, reflections, and long-remembered words — and may they give you comfort.
MAY YOU READ (AND/OR, WRITE) EXQUISITELY
Blessed be your quiet, writing room and your stack of books. Blessed be that excellent story inside of you, or out.
MAY YOU SEE DOGS WHERE EVER YOU GO
May the world offer you puppies, dogs at play, and dogs in yellow raincoats. May you take joy in the dogs of Seattle, Italy, France, Spain, Chicago —and dogs where ever you meet them.
MAY LITTLE DOGS ALIGHT ON YOUR LAP
MAY YOU FEEL ACCOMPLISHED
May you earn your credentials and certifications. May you complete your projects. May you finish your book. My hope for you: a clean house. My hope for you: a kind beginning.
MAY YOU SHOW UP
MAY YOU BE OK
MAY YOU FIND COMMUNITY
Blessed be friends’ birthdays and game days. I hope for you helpful rituals and talks. Blessed be co-workers, friendships, classmates—and being together.
MAY YOU TAKE A MORNING WALK ALONG THE BEACH BEFORE IT GETS TOO HOT
Wherever you are: whether Seattle, Capri, Cannes, Corsica, Chicago or anywhere your heart takes you.
MAY YOU BE SAFE
My hope for you at the right times: chainsaws and all wheel drive, cash, railings, steady earth, firefighters and disaster response teams, medical care, air conditioning, quiet mornings, and rescue. May you be on time, when it suits. And, may you always spot the vegan signage leading you to all the very best things.
MAY YOU FIND ENJOYMENT
Blessed be vegan street food, empanadas, herbs, sorbets, and coffee. May you revel in strong body parts, robust immune systems, and better health days.
MAY YOU FEEL SUPPORTED
Blessed be your moods and emotions. May they come and may they go.
MAY YOU FIND GENTLENESS AND SWEETNESS
From others. From yourself. I extend sweetness and gentleness to you.
MAY YOU BE
Perhaps, while dancing, dining, watching movies, learning, laughing?
MAY YOU BE LOVED (YOU ARE LOVED)
I love you, you glorious being.
MAY YOU BE
With thanks to the Animal Chaplaincy Training cohort and Rev. Sarah Bowen for the power of “May”. May the force be with you. May the odds be ever in your favor. May you find peace.
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