In 1997 I purchased a book that remains one of my ‘go-to’ spiritual books. The author is John O’Donohue, the title of the book is: ‘Anam Cara’ [Soul Friend]. In his book, among other gifts, O’Donohue gifted us with a number of Irish Blessings (‘Blessings’ he authored). This morning as I was going through a pile of books sitting on a chair I came upon ‘Anam Cara.’ I spent some time thumbing through it – pausing to read, stopping to reflect. I then decided that I would share with you, gentler reader two of John O’Donohue’s ‘Blessings.’
A Blessing of Solitude
May you recognize in your life the presence, power, and light
of your soul.
May you realize that you are never alone,
that your soul in its brightness and belonging connects you
intimately with the rhythm of the universe.
May you have respect for your own individuality and
difference.
May you realize that the shape of your soul is unique, that
you have a special destiny here,
that behind the façade of your life there is something
beautiful, good, and eternal happening.
May you learn to see yourself with the same delight, pride,
and expectation with which God sees you in every moment.
A Soul Blessing
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 yow 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.
Searcher-Seeker 
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