Thanksgiving Blessing
photograph by Cherie Westmoreland
by Cherie Westmoreland
On this day, in this season
a blessing is drifting down to you
in the fragrance of burning leaves
in the mists and rains
in the crisp morning air
in the silent falling of leaves
in the shortening days
and lengthening nights
This blessing invites you in
to that place of reflection
contemplation
and awareness
To that place beyond and behind
That place of remembering
who you truly are
and what you came here to do
That place that has you
kissing the ground with gratefulness
for the mystery of life
and the privilege to live it
and love it
together, in love
Cherie Westmoreland
is an artist with a particular focus on contemplative photography and writing. She has explored and experienced a variety of faith traditions and finds the natural world to be her most potent teacher of heart and spirit. She has completed the Pacific Jubilee SoulGuiding and SoulMentoring streams, and brings a quiet and grounded presence to her practice of spiritual accompaniment.
