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March 28th, 2011 
levis25 
Every night, I give my five-year old son a blessing based on the Buddhist loving kindness prayer.
May you be safe and protected from harm.
May you be happy with peace in your heart.
May you be healthy, able, and strong.
May you go easy through sunshine or storm.
May you be happy with peace in your heart.
May you be healthy, able, and strong.
May you go easy through sunshine or storm.
He usually rolls over, and goes to sleep. But last night, he looked at me and seemed to have decided that I, too, needed a little love. He put my chin in his hand, and brought his mouth to my ear. Then he proceeded to say the blessing back to me.
It was a profound moment. Incredibly, had never thought of actually saying this nightly blessing to myself! I put so much effort into taking care of my kids, the house, my husband, my work, and my home. Sometimes I forget that I need, I deserve, the same kind of love right to come flowing back to myself.
Today, I’m going to try to show myself the same love that I show everyone around me. I think it just might pay off.
We want to know: How can you show yourself love in everyday moments?
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