The last few days have been a mix of hilarity, celebration, and goodbyes. I was prepared to be sad two years ago when I graduated from Colorado College. I do not think I realized it might somehow be harder this time. I am so happy and excited for the future--unafraid of the challenges and obstacles that will surely set themselves in my path. Yet, I find myself much sadder than I ever thought I would be at this point. So I will share something I wrote yesterday as a goodbye for a friend:
A Blessing for Today
May I rise today, eager for what may come.
May I rise today, confident and centered.
May I rise today, willing to follow the path of my destiny.
May I work today, trusting myself to be enough.
May I work today, unyielding yet adapting.
May I breathe today, recognizing the formless-ness between forms.
May I breathe today, grateful for the quiet moments of stillness.
May I laugh today, enjoying the presence of others in my life.
May I cry today, never ignoring the great pains of the world.
May I love today, unafraid of the trials that will surely come.
May I love today, aware that to love is always to take a risk.
May I eat today, taking time to care for and replenish myself.
May I eat today, truly savoring every bite.
May I rest today, setting down the worries I have collected for myself and for others.
May I rest today, humbled in the wake of another sunset, another blessing overlooked.
May I rest today, and when the time comes, may I rest forever more.
-Sierra (for Sierra and Ace)
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