A Prayer

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 16 Oct 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Umbrae	16 Oct 2002
Oh God(dess), Help me remember that the jerk who cut me off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and was rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and spend a few precious moments with her children. Bring to my mind often that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man who can't make change correctly at McDonalds is a worried 19-year-old college student, balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of not getting his student loans for next semester. Remind me, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging for money in the same spot every day (who really ought to get a job!) is a slave to addictions that I can only imagine in my worst nightmare. Cause me to reflect that the old couple, walking annoyingly slow through the store aisles and blocking our shopping progress are savoring this moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she got back last week, this will be the last year that they go shopping together. Oh God(dess), remind me each day that, of all the gifts you give me, the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with those I hold dear. Open my heart not just to those who are close to me, but also to all humanity. Let me be slow in judgment and quick with forgiveness and patience and empathy and love.

zorya	16 Oct 2002
beautiful umbrae! did you write this?

MystiqueMoonlight	16 Oct 2002
Again beautiful words of thought, inspiration and prayer. Umbrae, may I print this to insert into my grimoire? I will only do so with your kind permission.

wavebreaker	16 Oct 2002
Thank you for this reminder, Umbrae...

Sinta	16 Oct 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Umbrae Oh God(dess), remind me each day that, of all the gifts you give me, the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with those I hold dear. Open my heart not just to those who are close to me, but also to all humanity. Let me be slow in judgment and quick with forgiveness and patience and empathy and love. Well said... I really have to remember these words -_- I tend to be a terribly impatient person with a quick fire temper.... Thanks for sharing... the words really mean a lot to me right now.

Sulis	16 Oct 2002
I`m such a soppy sod, and i`m pre-menstrual. You`ve brought a tear to my eye. Thanks Crystalmynx xx

catlin	16 Oct 2002
Thanks Umbrae, This is exactly what I also have to deal with, the ppl causing everyday hassle. I try to remember your words next time when I have such folks around me.

Kiama	16 Oct 2002
Gosh, that bought tears to my eyes, and now everybody in th enet cafe is staring at me... Anyone have a tissue? Thankyou for that Umbrae. It will certainly make me look at things in a different light. I wish I was as wise as the person who wrote that. (WAS it you, Umbrae?) Kiama

Bella	16 Oct 2002
Beautiful Umbrae--thank you!

Laurel	16 Oct 2002
That left a complete lump in my throat. Thank you, dearest Umbrae. Laurel

Kaz	16 Oct 2002
thank you kaz

starr	17 Oct 2002
Well done love. Starr

MeeWah	17 Oct 2002
(((((Umbrae))))) Everyone else has already said it so well. Thank ye!

Kazz	17 Oct 2002
Yes I ditto all these replies! And I also want to say thanks for the reminder:D Cheers Kazz :TQC

Kismet	22 Oct 2002
Beautifully said Umbrae. I am one of those quick to be impatient, although the last few months have caused me to be much more gentler. In the scheem of things, little hassles in the day are nothing in the scheem of things. Thanks for the reminder. Love, Light and Blessings, Kismet

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