Solstice Blessings

On this first day of summer, may the blessings of the solstice, the time of the longest day, bring love and gratitude into your daily lives.

Here’s a prayer that I feel is fitting as we enter into the turning of another season ….

This is the time of year when everything is ripening. This aspect is synonymous with adulthood and knowledge, as well as developing body, mind and spirit in balance.

This is a time to celebrate our fullness, magnificence and radiance — All of us.
We are shining stars, each unique.

Let each of us, male and female alike, know we are beautiful, powerful, loving and strong.
Let us know that we deserve love, approval and support.

The feminine spirit in each of us wants to rise and reclaim us–reminding us that we are here on Earth to love one another.

Let us seek all that is true and loving and good.
We ask that our loving kindness and generosity bless our communities, our families and our friends.

We ask for wisdom and guidance that we might reach the highest vibration of humanity possible.

Let us be a blessing to those around us, remembering we are all one.
Let us shine our unique Light, while empowering and loving others

May you feel free to be more of who you are–to cherish and draw on the wonderful traits you already have.

May you celebrate everyday life with sacred playfulness and love, enjoying this gorgeous lush planet that sustains us.

While the life you create and the way you create it may be different than mine, ALL paths are special and legitimate.

May we all live authentic lives.
May we all find a source of spiritual sustenance in ourselves, in community with others, and the Divine, however defined.

Be blessed with the knowledge that all paths to the truth are valid.
May we walk our paths with loving kindness, hope and joy.
May we let go of the past and sing,
Enjoy the present and play,
Look forward to the future and dance.

By Marie Anderson Whitehurst