"The Path of Blessing" by, Rabbi Marsha Prager
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 verbal blessing is a tremendous gift, however sometimes having
something concrete to remind one of that blessing can further its joy.
That thing could be something small from your personal collection or
something you make with your own hands such as a greeting card; a
string, a special button, a shell, a memento you make for that person.
If you have a tradition to share please let us know.
The Path of Blessing by Marsha Prager
_________ Sylvia Bornstein
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 verbal blessing is a tremendous gift, however sometimes having
something concrete to remind one of that blessing can further its joy.
That thing could be something small from your personal collection or
something you make with your own hands such as a greeting card; a
string, a special button, a shell, a memento you make for that person.
If you have a tradition to share please let us know.
The Path of Blessing by Marsha Prager
_________ Sylvia Bornstein
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