“Did I offer peace today?
Did I bring a smile to someone's face?
Did I say words of
healing?
Did I let go of anger and resentment?
Did I forgive? Did I love?" ~ Henri Nouwen
Mindful of questions offered for tonight,
let's consider how we want to live this day.
A holiday in the U.S.
with rest and fun, many might say.
But whenever, wherever this touchstone is read,
let's consider making it a day of
peace-making and kindness
smiling and spreading cheer
speaking words of hope
offering encouragement
letting go of upsets
forgiving ourselves and others
and loving
especially loving.
For healing, harmony, peace, and joy,
Charlene
THE ELEVENTH GIFT IS LOVE.
It will grow each time you give it away.
- from The Twelve Gifts of Birth
