Solstice Prayer

May I live with an open heart, and may I let people’s joys and sorrows flow through it without taking them as my own. May I hold space for people’s emotions no matter what they are, so that they can move through feeling knowing they’re safe and loved.

May I turn to the light even in the darkest hour, and may I carry that light forward wherever it’s needed the most. May I always stay in touch with the hope, warmth and renewal in me, and may I bring them with me everywhere I go.

May I keep singing my song even if no one is listening, knowing it will find its way to whatever it needs to resonate with. May I never stop dancing, so that my dance will move people’s hearts and help them shake off their own burdens too.

May I live boldly and courageously, and may I always remember that feeling bad is not the end of the world. May I be a living proof that there are wonders to be discovered on the other side of what’s strange, scary, or unpleasant.