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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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“I see the words of my prayers / wrap themselves around you”

Healthcare professional performing an ultrasound on a patients arm in a medical setting.

Poems to be read by friends surrounding the person who has miscarried before she immerses in the mikveh

Person in an infinity pool, gazing out at the serene ocean view under a clear sky.

“Awash in the radiating comfort / Of this blessed, giving friend”

Person in a striped shirt stands under a dramatic, cloudy sky with distant rain and a bird flying overhead.

“Bless and heal the named and unnamed ones”

A person stands silhouetted against a bright sunset sky with palms, gazing upwards with hands in a prayer position.

Poem on parenting new baby struggling to feed 

Adult hand gently holding a babys hand, both resting on a soft, patterned blanket.

“Life returns itself to Life.”

Two people holding hands, one in a blue top and the other in a white shirt with a small pattern.

Prayer is for anyone re-entering life after rehab, whether for addiction, an eating disorder, psychiatric hospitalization, or another form of inpatient treatment

Silhouette of a person kneeling in prayer near a foggy lake at sunrise, surrounded by trees.

“I have one of you next to me, at any time and step, sisters”

Three women sitting together on a bed, leaning in for a comforting embrace in a softly lit room.

Prayer asking for compassion for the people of Afghanistan as U.S. troops evacuate  

Silhouettes of people walking along a dusty road at sunset, with power lines and distant buildings in the background.

Ritual haircut ceremony for someone undergoing chemotherapy

A person getting a haircut outdoors, surrounded by a small seated audience and festive string lights.

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