"The Path of Blessing" by, Rabbi Marsha Prager
It's possible to feel wonderful, and energized by giving and receiving blessings. 1. A blessing is a focusing and a statement of intention and good will. It is a wonderful gift to give to a child, a friend or an enemy. There is no right or wrong way to do this other than asking permission from the person and asking what they would like or need. For example: What do you really need? (something big or small) (A family need, a personal need) The one who gives the blessing gives their full attention, entire focus on the person and repeats their request. Sharing the Blessing: A blessing is a focusing and a statement of intention and goodwill. The most important gift the blessing holds is being seen, being heard and tenderly affirmed by the person giving the blessing. A blessing can be given to a child, a friend, a pet or even to an enemy. In our fast paced society this is truly a tremendous gift. 2. How to Seal a Blessing: A verb