The Rabbi's Blessing for Safe Travel
Within minutes of asking Rabbi Beth Schwartz for a travel blessing, she responded with this beautiful prayer. I will tuck it in my bag:
Yehi ratson milfanecha, Adonai. May it be your will, Eternal our God, and God of our ancesters who traveled so many paths, to guide Marilyn in peace. May her journey be safe and smooth, and may she arrive happy and content. Protect her from every danger and difficulty. May she enjoy the grace, lovingkindness and hospitality that is offered to her, may her sojourn be productive and satisfying, and may her return be safe and full of joy. Praise are You, Eternal One, who hears our prayers.
The beauty and power of that prayer made me cry!
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Kunzang Drolma says:
Truly
that is a prayer of great comfort. May it resonate in every aspect of your journey.
Marilyn Kallet says:
Thank you, Chere Kunzang!
And of course, coming from you, the blessing doubles!
I hope your generous words bless you back, like gentle rain!
Thanks again--
Cheryl L Snell says:
Marilyn,
have a wonderful trip, or "tirthayatra" (if you're speaking Sanskrit). It's a phrase meaning "journeying to a holy place" and such a trip is always preceded by fasting and sexual continence.I'm just sayin'...
Cheryl Snell
www.shivasarms.blogspot.com
Marilyn Kallet says:
Good to know!
Lou's out of town still so no problem on the continence front!
Fasting, then! Cheers, M
Belle Yang says:
Dear Marilyn
I had to read your earlier post to make sense of the above. I was thrilled to receive yor \new book of poems, "Packing Light, this afternoon, forwarded by Ivory. The cover is enticing and I feel honored to be the recipient. I check on you every so often, and find are always on a journey. I wish you a rewarding one and safe return.
Marilyn Kallet says:
You are a darling!
Thanks for your upbeat message. Belle! I'm glad the book arrived safely into your hands.
I'm on teaching leave until August and so trying to make the most of the writing time. Now in Deep France (so many fine painters int this little town of Auvillar!) writing poetry until June 21st. In late July, two weeks at the Red Cinder Creativity Center on the Big island!
Then school. They'll have to catch me!
love to you and your work--