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 individuality and difference.
May you realize that the shape of your soul is unique,
that you have a special destiny here,
that behind the facade of your life
there is something beautiful and eternal happening.
May you learn to see your self
with the same delight,
pride, and expectation
with which God sees you in every moment.
John O’Donohue
This morning I was missing a friend of mine who is on vacation, so I spent some time on her blog:
Nan Yoga ~ Along the Path
She has introduced me to numerous poets over the years through her inspiring style of teaching yoga. She is also a member of the writer's group I attend.
Reading John O'Donohue's poem happened to occur while I was thinking of the writer's group meeting yesterday. As I had not attended for some time, I was very impressed to find an atmosphere of positive thinking. The focus was on steps that had been taken (even if baby steps) rather than reporting on the many tasks left undone. There was enthusiasm and encouragement which quickly became infectious. I realized that in my absence, these writers self-confidence and recognition of self-worth had definitely heightened.
In reading Blessings of Solitude by John O'Donohue I was once again reminded of principles that keep us strong and focused. We need to recognize and embrace the gifts and talents that happen to be unique to our selves, honoring them rather than comparing them. In times of loneliness, rather than shutting down inwardly, we can reach out to the beauty surrounding us or utilize prayer, meditation, yoga, etc ... All of these actions connect us with Divine Spirit, The Universe, God and Angels. We can readily grow more fully into our selves if we hold the reflection of how we are seen by our Creator.
Personal discoveries made in solitude develop trust and confidence. We are a part of a very large picture and this very large picture will not be complete unless we contibute our unique splash of color!
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