For Equilibrium, a Blessing:Like the joy of the sea coming home to shore,May the relief of laughter rinse through your soul.As the wind loves to call things to dance,May your gravity by lightened by grace.Like the dignity of moonlight restoring the earth,May your thoughts incline with reverence and respect.As water takes whatever shape it is in,So free may you be about who you become.As silence smiles on the other side of what's said,May your sense of irony bring perspective.As time remains free of all that it frames,May your mind stay clear of all it names.May your prayer of listening deepen enoughto hear in the depths the laughter of god.
The poem "For Equilibrium, a Blessing" by John O'Donohue expresses a deep yearning for balance and serenity in life. It draws on natural imagery, comparing emotional relief to the joy of the sea returning to the shore, which symbolizes comfort and healing. The poem encourages embracing lightness and grace while navigating the complexities of existence, highlighting the importance of reverence and respect in our thoughts and interactions.
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