O, lovelies. My parents are both going thru an extraordinarily tough time, each dealing with individual health problems and I am flying out on Tuesday to be with them for an indefinite period of time. I won’t have ready access to the internet for the time being, but I would appreciate it if you could take a moment to read over this Buddhist prayer, a particular favourite of mine, and send us hopeful, happy healing thoughts. Be well, all who pass this way.
Just as the soft rains fill the streams,
pour into the rivers, and join together in the oceans,
so may the power of every moment of your goodness
flow forth to awaken and heal all beings–
those here now, those gone before, those yet to come.
By the power of every moment of your goodness,
may your heart’s wishes be soon fulfilled
as completely shining as the bright full moon,
as magically as by a wish-fulfilling gem.
By the power of every moment of your goodness,
may all dangers be averted and all disease be gone.
May no obstacle come across your way.
May you enjoy fulfillment and long life.
For all in whose heart dwells respect,
who follow the wisdom and compassion, of the Way,
may your life prosper in the four blessings
of old age, beauty, happiness and strength.
Namaste,
Melanie
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Wishing you all good things, Mel. A lovely prayer. Peace be with you, and your parents also.
Comment by karos — June 1, 2008 @ 7:05 pm
Keeping you all in my thoughts!!
Comment by lizardek — June 2, 2008 @ 3:52 am
That’s a wonderful blessing, and one I’d never heard or seen before. Thanks for sending that soft rain my way. Right back at you and your dear family.
Comment by Colin — June 2, 2008 @ 1:02 pm
Wishing you good thoughts and I will say your blessing many times – it is wonderful.
Comment by Heather — June 2, 2008 @ 4:19 pm
I will say a prayer of healing for your family and of strength for you as you journey to care for them. Good luck!
Comment by Chris — June 3, 2008 @ 9:46 am
Melanie, please know that I am thinking of you and sympathizing and sending your parents love and light. I am going through a lot with my dad, as you know. Bless you for taking the time to help your parents with this difficult time in their lives.
Comment by violetismycolor — June 3, 2008 @ 8:59 pm
what a simple, and yet profound, blessing. My thoughts are with you.
Comment by Erin — June 4, 2008 @ 8:09 am
Thank you for sharing this poem and I send you light and healing thoughts. This too shall pass ~ it has to!
~Sharon
Comment by Sharon — June 7, 2008 @ 11:05 am
Thoughts, wishes and prayers for you and your family.
Comment by Meg — June 14, 2008 @ 5:40 am
I will read that poem many time for you and yours. Take care and know we are thinking of you.
xoxo
Kim
Comment by Kim — June 22, 2008 @ 3:14 pm
Back yet? Wishing good things for you and your family. I hope everything is okay. Better than okay, even.
Comment by breana — June 25, 2008 @ 1:57 pm
Arrived here via another blog, Classical Calling, and am grateful to her for referring me. Thank you for this beautiful prayer that is right along with my belief. I will be sending you deep healing wishes from my well.
Comment by Lydia — July 12, 2008 @ 5:20 pm