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Positive Body Image: Creative Birkhot Ha’Shakhar

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These blessings are from a larger ritual for those undergoing bariatric surgery. They can also be used as daily affirmations for those struggling with issues around body image, or who are quitting smoking. They can be read in place of, in addition to, or independant of the traditional Birkhot Ha’Shakhar (Morning Blessings). You are encouraged to print them out and post them on either your bedroom mirror or refrigerator. 


Daily Blessings  Nisim B’khol Yom (for daily miracles)

Praised are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who heals all flesh.

Praised are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who opens my eyes to new ways of living in the world.

Praised are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who guides me on my path of self-rediscovery.

Praised are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who loves me as I was, as I am, and as I will be.

Praised are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who enlivens me more and more each day.

Praised are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who provides for all my needs.

Praised are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who strengthens my ability to make the best decisions I am able to make for myself.

Praised are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who grants me the strength to repair the world where it is broken.

Praised are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who gives me the wisdom to be compassionate towards myself.

Praised are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who renews each day my resolve to live a life of health, love of self, and wise decision making.

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