One needn't look far to see how popular this topic is, in fact there are dozens of books focusing on providing readers with tips, strategies, or explanations on how their beliefs can impact their lives. Now it may seem that I am a "non-believer" in the power of positive thinking, or a skeptic when it comes to the "Law of Attraction" but I'm not... In fact, I must admit that I have several of those books on my own book shelf. Because, I do believe that how we act and think, what we believe and hold true in our hearts, will have an impact on how we behave and treat others, and how they treat us. Relationships are based on this and if we can't find goodness in ourselves it will be hard to find goodness in others. If we treat ourselves harshly, we are likely to treat others the same way. So it is important to be kind to ourselves, to forgive our shortcomings, accept our imperfections, celebrate our efforts, even if we don't succeed... And to surround ourselves with others that can do the same.
Here is a blessing hoping that you can surround yourself with a friend that sees in you a gentle light, that loves you for who you are, and appreciates you for all that makes you special.
A Friendship Blessing
by
John O'Donohue
May you be blessed with good friends,
May you learn to be a good friend to yourself.
May you be able to journey to a place in your soul where there is great love, warmth, feeling, and forgiveness.
May this change you.
May it transfigure that which is negative, distant, or cold in you.
May you be brought into the real passion, kinship, and affinity of belonging.
May you be brought into the real passion, kinship, and affinity of belonging.
May you treasure your friends.
May you be good to them and may you be there for them: may they bring you all the blessings, challenges, truth, and light that you need for your journey.
May you never be isolated.
May you always be in the gentle nest of belonging with your "anam cara".
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