I have started meeting with a spiritual director once a month and it has been a lovely experience so far. The woman I see is a Benedictine oblate with a gentle, loving presence. She reminds me that God loves me, a message that I often need to hear.
Yesterday, she brought a blessing by John O'Donohue, which we read aloud to bless each other. It seems like the perfect thing for the beginning of a work week, so I thought I'd share it here.
A Blessing for What We Doby John O'Donohue
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.
Amen.
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