May you awaken to the mystery of being here
And enter the quiet immensity of your own presence
May you have joy and peace in the temple of your senses
May you receive great encouragement when new frontiers beckon
May you respond to the call of your gift
And find the courage to follow its path
May the flame of anger free you from falsity
May warmth of heart keep your presence aflame and anxiety never linger about you
May your outer dignity mirror an inner dignity of soul
May you take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention
May you be consoled in the secret symmetry of your soul
May you experience each day as a sacred gift
Woven around the heart of wonder
- John O’Donohue