Either in person or, more often, on social media, people going through a hard time or medical crisis may ask for the prayers of those who care about them. Which can present a dilemma for those who care, but don’t believe in the kind of God who answers petitionary prayers.
How do you offer blessings to those who are struggling?
“Humor is [humankind’s] greatest blessing.”
― Mark Twain
Who or what can you count on to bless you with the gift of laughter?
It is all too easy these days to feel our hearts turning to stone under the weight of disappointment, sorrow and cynicism. Yet somewhere inside the stone a light of hope or joy or faith still glows, ready to shine.
What helps you access your inner flame when your heart has turned stony?
Across many religions and cultures people build shrines to honor those who have died, offering the blessings of the living upon those who are no longer alive.
How do you offer blessings to your beloved dead? How do they offer blessings to you?
“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”
― Henry David Thoreau
What ordinary practice is a blessing for your day?
