This breath prayer reminds us that the basic rhythm of the spiritual life reflects nurturing.
Breathing in: Receiving . . .
Breathing out: Giving
A Blessing for Nurturing
May you see your body as a well where water needs to be replenished.
May you learn how to balance your self-needs with the needs of others so that you can live in harmony with the world.
May you take the time to notice and nurture what your inner wisdom is asking of you.
May you find a place in nature where you can be in silence and hear your Creator in the trees, the birds, the wind, and the earth.
May you care for all of creation in gratitude, humbleness, and respect.
— Kaki Grubbs, Spiritual Literacy Certificates Program, 2024 Cohort
Other Prayers
Flowing Light
Holy Spirit, Lord and giver of life,
living presence of the Christ,
enfold, awaken, and release (name bodily part)
to the deep wisdom of love
you have implanted there.
— Flora Slosson Wuellner in Release: Healing from Wounds of Family, Church, and Community
