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Blessing Gone Viral

11/28/2016

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I had a really amazing experience last night and even in the midst of it, I knew I wanted to share it with you.

In the face of overwhelming headlines about the state of our world, it can be hard to know what to do to make a difference. Over the past few years, I've found little ways to make if not big differences at least small differences that could yield larger resonances. 

For the past 6 weeks or so, I've begun a little blessing practice. With all the fear, hate, and anxiety coursing through our society, I knew I couldn't gather everyone into my arms and hold them to my heart until they calmed down. Instead, before going to bed, I bless my neighborhood and everyone in it. Each night it is different and I never know ahead of time what the blessing will be. Inspiration always came, like some wise and caring being whispering in my ear. Even though no one hears the blessing, it feels like some of the most powerful work I've ever done. 

What was different about last night is that after I finished the blessing but was still looking out of the window, I saw a car driving out of the neighborhood. As it was driving away, I immediately thought toward the people in the car "and you, you are taking this blessing with you and spreading it wherever you go; it is going viral." 

Now the magical practitioner in me rose up all ethical and judgmental saying, "It is bad enough that you are blessing people without their permission, but now sending it out into the world like a virus...not cool!" But whatever. It felt right. If felt powerful. It felt like it came from my heart and from something/someone more than just me. 

In addition, it was a really cool blessing. Some that are whispered to me are more poetic than others. Here it is and I give it to you, too. Feel free to spread it or any other blessing. How often do you get a gift idea that is free and actually gets bigger, better, and shinier the more it is shared?

"May the magic in your world leap into your heart like drops of fire and pulse through your veins making you feel just so good to be alive."

And here is a special additional blessing for you, my friends:

"May you move through this season with ease and grace,
as a walking blessing to the whole world."
9 Comments
Sasha Graham
11/28/2016 09:18:52 am

Love this.
Thank you!

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Johnny Johnson
12/5/2016 10:08:46 am

This post reminds me of the Meta practice of Theravada Buddhism... "May all beings be happy. May all beings be well. May all beings be safe. May all beings be peaceful and at ease."

To me it's a very challanging meditation practice to open your heart to all beings "even the ones you don't care for" but I do make the effort.

Brightest blessings your way Ms Moore! I really love this post!

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Barbara link
12/23/2016 02:50:24 am

Johnny, I love that Meta. I remember the first time I heard it. There was this wonderful installation at the Minneapolis Institute of Art...a large room with a huge statue and a recording running repeating the meta. I remember just staying there soaking it in and then looking for a piece of paper to write down some of the words. I'd never heard them before and wanted to look them and find out more. Thank you for reading and commenting. Sorry for the delay in responding...I thought I had but I see I didn't.

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Renara
12/22/2016 02:52:42 pm

I think there's a BIG difference between sending out a blessing and sending out wishes or magic that affect someone's free will. In my opinion, a blessing is just that, a good wish or a well wish for someone. It's sending out something generally positive. That's totally different from magic aimed at a specific intent or outcome that may impinge on someone's free will. I find nothing wrong with sending out blessings or well wishes or general positive intentions to people in a non-specific way. I don't believe that violates their free will.

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Barbara link
12/23/2016 02:47:07 am

Thank you, Renara, for reading and commenting; I appreciate it :-) I don't think it's wrong but even now, I can still see that it can get close to the line, especially if the blessing is very specific and not just wishing someone well in general terms.

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Brenda Moon
12/23/2016 07:38:18 am

Dearest Barbara, how I love and admire you! I think of you so much and love to read your posts. I hope you come back to Facebook - it needs your shining light! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season with lots of joy and laughter, magic and miracles!

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Barbara link
12/23/2016 01:06:06 pm

Dearest Brenda! It's so good to hear from you!!! I am considering coming back but only as a service (to share blessings) not to interact or scroll or anything. If you want to connect, you can email me :-)
[email protected]

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Tiffany
12/23/2016 07:13:23 pm

I love your blessings! The words are poetic but somehow still manage to be practical and warm the hearts!

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Donna
7/9/2017 03:38:35 pm

LOL! I'm still reading...

And almost seven months after you posted this, I just want to say that (IMHO) it is perfectly wonderful and fine for you to send out blessings and light. Whether the recipient opens up and receives them or not is his right. Your intent is pure, and the Universe will discern highest good. In fact that is often my wording - I ask for Divine Will and highest good for all concerned.

Love, Light and Blessings to you.

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