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Hard Times

A person comforts another who is upset, sitting closely together outdoors.

Hard times take many forms: the loss of a job or other economic hardship; the devastation of a flood or other natural disaster; the horror of violent assault. Just getting out of bed can be an act of great courage at times like these. Whisper a prayer for yourself, or say one for your friend, community, or the world. Hope will find you. 
 

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“To see each member of our community / With clear eyes and an open heart”  
A man stands on a rocky pier, facing a lake with large mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

“Bless those fighting to protect their homeland”

A colorful field of yellow and pink flowers basking in warm sunset light.
“We are each created in the image of sacred divinity and worthy of honor”
Woman smiling at her reflection in a mirror placed on grass with white flowers.

“G-d of compassion, / Put an end to the war in the Ukraine”

Soft, pink-lit mountain range with layered hills and a gentle gradient sky at dawn or dusk.
“My ancestors speak to me there in that small, windowless room”
A pile of old, assorted black-and-white and color photographs is placed in a wooden box.
“We can’t always be brave, but we can dance.”
Person reaching towards the camera with blurred background and sun flare effect.

“May God bless you and keep you safe”

A person walking on a paved road pushing a stroller, with fallen leaves scattered on the ground.

Blessed are You, who defeats our enemies and quashes all arrogance.”

Person holding Pray for Ukraine sign at a rally, with a Ukrainian flag nearby and people in the background.

“Blessed are those who wander. / Blessed are those who gather them in.”

Person walking alone on a sunlit road casting a long shadow.

“May we all learn strategies of resistance…May goodness prevail over evil.”

A close-up of a sunflower with sunlight softly illuminating its petals against a blurred background.

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