A collection of blessings

Jul 28, 2009 06:18

These may seem familiar; I have taken poetic license with some to suit me. I'm polytheistic in an eclectic-agnostic sort of way.

Most of these are Celtic.

  • As you slide down the banisters of life, may the splinters never point the wrong way.
  • Blessed be.
  • Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
  • Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
  • Deep peace of the running wave to you.
  • Deep peace of the shining star to you.
  • May a pocket full of gold be the least of your wealth.
  • May all evil sleep; may all good awake, in thy way.
  • May all your friends remember the favors you are owed.
  • May each day bring you bright, happy hours (that stay with you all the year long).
  • May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
  • May health be yours, whatever you do.
  • May light shine forth from your eyes, like a candle set in the window of a house, bidding the wanderer come in from of the storm.
  • May Terra's lakes and rivers bless you.
  • May the angels rest their wings right beside your door.
  • May the best day in your past be the worst day in your future.
  • May the blessed sunlight shine on you like a great fire, so that strangers and friends may come and warm themselves at it.
  • May the blessing of light be on you, light without and light within.
  • May the blessing of the earth be on you, soft under your feet as you pass along the roads.
  • May the blessing of the earth be on you, soft under you as you lie out on it, tired at the end of day.
  • May the blessing of the rain be on you, may it beat upon your Spirit and wash it fair and clean, and leave there a shining pool where the blue of the heavens shine.
  • May the blessings of each day be the blessings you need most.
  • May the blessings of the gods behold you.
  • May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you.
  • May the dreams you hold dearest be those which come true.
  • May the goddesses hold you in their hands; and if one sneezes, may she remember to use a handkerchief.
  • May the gods be with you and bless you.
  • May the gods bless you, and bless you kindly.
  • May the gods enfold you in the mantle of love.
  • May the gods fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
  • May the gods guard you wherever you go.
  • May the gods guide you in whatever you do.
  • May the gods hold you in the palms of their hands.
  • May the gods keep you in their hands and never close their fists too tight.
  • May the gods' loving protection be a blessing to you always.
  • May the gods send many blessings to you.
  • May the kindness you spread keep returning to you.
  • May the hand of a friend always be near you.
  • May the most you wish for be the least you get.
  • May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
  • May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.
  • May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
  • May the road lead downhill, all the way to your door.
  • May the road rise to meet you.
  • May the roof over your head always be strong.
  • May the soft winds freshen your spirit.
  • May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
  • May the sun shine warm upon your face.
  • May the sunshine brighten your heart.
  • May the wind at your back always be your own.
  • May the wind at your back never mess (up) your hair.
  • May the wind be always at your back.
  • May trouble avoid you wherever you go.
  • May you always be able to find a parking space at the mall.
  • May you always be blessed with all that your heart might desire.
  • May you always be blessed with a roof for the rain.
  • May you always be blessed with a warm cup of tea by the fire.
  • May you always be blessed with laughter to cheer you.
  • May you always be blessed with those you love near you.
  • May you always be blessed with walls for the wind.
  • May you always have work for your hands to do.
  • May you always have tailwinds and blue skies.
  • May you be blessed with long life and peace.
  • May you be poor in misfortune and rich in blessings.
  • May you be healthy all your days.
  • May you grow old with goodness.
  • May you have a full moon on a dark night.
  • May you have a host of friends that never ends each day your whole life through.
  • May you have a roof for the rain.
  • May you have enough courage and faith in yourself to banish sadness.
  • May you have enough determination to make each day more wonderful than the day before.
  • May you have enough friends to give you comfort.
  • May you have enough happiness to keep you sweet.
  • May you have enough hope to keep you happy.
  • May you have enough success to keep you eager.
  • May you have enough wealth to meet your needs.
  • May you have great happiness from this day forward.
  • May you have laughter to cheer you.
  • May you have lots of money and lots of friends.
  • May you have love that never ends.
  • May you have miles of smiles for happy, golden hours.
  • May you have righteousness in your heart, yielding beauty in character, yielding harmony in the home, yielding order in the nation, yielding peace in the world.
  • May you have those you love near you.
  • May you have walls for the wind.
  • May you have warm words on a cold evening.
  • May you live a long life, full of gladness and health.
  • May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.
  • May you never want for more.
  • May you walk always in sunshine.
  • May your blessings outnumber the grasses that grow.
  • May your feet never ache and your nose never run.
  • May your glass be ever full.
  • May your good advice be appreciated and never ignored.
  • May your hard drive never crash and your Internet be always connected.
  • May your heart be as light as a song.
  • May your joys be as bright as the morning.
  • May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light.
  • May your pockets hold always a coin or two.
  • May your sorrows merely be shadows that fade in the sunlight of love.
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