Every moment of every day invites us to pay attention. We can marvel at what happens within ourselves and the world outside of us. Some of us do this through prayer, others through mindfulness and meditation. No matter what form it takes, noticing and appreciating the wonder of life enhances the act of living.
Blessing upon seeing natural wonders, such as lightning, oceans, mountains, rivers
For Rainbow Day (when Noah and company left the ark and received the rainbow covenant) and everyday while oil gushes into the Gulf of Mexico
“And then all that has divided us will merge/ And then compassion will be wedded to power/ And then softness will come to a world that is harsh and unkind.”
Blessing for loved ones (partner, children, guest, etc…) on Shabbat or any occasion
Text and expositions first published in Siddur Chaverim Kol Yisrael
Appropriate at all times and particularly suitable during the week that the chapter of Noah is the Torah portion
Originally written for the period of Teshuvah — return — preceding the High Holy Days
