Scripps Sunday #99- Last Ushuaia Edition!

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Thank you to Kate Bowler for once again nailing it with these words.... 


A Blessing for Loving and Being Loved
Blessed are we with eyes to see the person right in front of us. 
Not solely their faults or some future version of themselves 
or the way they always do that thing that drives you nuts. 


But as poetry incarnate, as treasures to be beheld. 

Blessed are you who notice the light in their eyes, 
or when the light dims. 
You who scoot up close to their suffering, 
though you might not have the right words to say. 

You who bear witness to their life in its entirety. 
The joys, the sorrows, the unfinished-ness of it all. 

You who cherish every story, 
even if you’ve heard it before. 
Listening without judgment and without haste. 

May your careful attention be met with others 
who see you as the same bright light and wonder that you are. 

As you practice seeing and being seen, loving and being loved,
may you remember that you, too, 
are a blessing to all who have the great privilege to know you.








crayon art by Emily age 51 for Lavender Graduation awards that I gave out yesterday to 2 students and 2 faculty yesterday... 

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