2022 begins in a few days, and for many, 2021 was still challenging, but hopefully there were lots of things to be grateful for you. It’s also the 28 Jamada al-awwal, 1443 in the Islamic calendar, and the 28th of Tevet, 5782 in the Jewish calendar.
I say this because our calendars help us relate to the passage of time, but they aren’t absolute. It’s not New Year’s Day for everyone.
This diversity of life on our planet is such a blessing to each of us. In the Quran 49:13, “We created you… and made you into nations and tribes, that you you may know each other (not that you may despise each other)…”
And, of course, there’s the spiritual truth that every little speck of creation is being recreated every moment, every moment.
So, whether this is New Year’s day for you or not, I hope that this Sufi blessing nourishes and carries you forward.
It’s important to me that blessings, and other spiritual practices be consensual, so you can watch the beginning of the video to hear my understanding of the blessing, and decide whether you want to receive it from me or not. If not, you can stop the video. If so, watch the whole thing and soak it in.
I sincerely hope that we, in the coming year, do a wonderful, amazing job caring for, and protecting each other. May there be a surprising abundance of blessings.
We’re back in the office starting January 3, 2022. I’m looking forward to being with you this year!
With love,
Mark Silver, M.Div.
Heart of Business, Inc.
Every act of business can be an act of love.
2 Responses
Thank you, so much gratitude. I feel the richness and beauty and strength of the words – such beautiful language. I offer Blessings and Grace to all of you in 2022, if you wish to receive them.
Thank you for this Blessing, Marc.
Blessings to you , your family and all your readers.