.jpg)
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." - Proverbs 4:23
Within the sanctuary of Mohawkmomma Studio Boutique, treasures abound throughout Self-Care Awareness Month (and beyond), awaiting hearts that seek.
A Self-Care Blessing: In the Spirit of the Berachah
May we search for the quiet corners of our hearts, where the "rivers of living waters flow." You calm the many disrupting ravines. Shepherd us, Prince of Shalom, into solace—an intimate, sacred space.
Through each breath, we inhale peace—exhale panic.
Kneeling in the spirit of berachah, we draw down blessings from above, nurturing our souls with acts of caring for ourselves, our innermost beings.
Grant us the grace to connect deeply in life's simple acts, to see Your healing touch flow in the daily rituals of care we embody.
Bless our awareness—our personal and collective acknowledgment of Your presence in every moment.
May we see You wrapping our belovedness in Your tender embrace, refreshing us in the warmth of Your unconditional love and grace.
Your hospitality imbues our hearts with the welcome of compassion.
Will we ask for the curiosity and courage to dig, to unearth what lies beneath the surface of caring for ourselves?
With Your divine guidance, bestowing blessings upon us, we are reminded that we are worthy of love and care, even in the darkest of times.
As we receive these blessings, we are summoned to share them, to be reflections of Your steadfast love and grace in the world—a healing balm.
In the overflow of this divine intimacy, may we be blessings to others as we create self-care appointments to cherish our sacred humanity.
May this blessing, in the Spirit of the Berachah, serve as a reminder to cherish ourselves, as we are cherished.
A Guided Journal Prompt
Pause + reflect on the blessings in your life. Where do you see the potential for self-care blessings in this moment (consider your five senses)?
How can you draw down these blessings and cultivate a practice of nurturing yourself with SOULutions of peace + play?
SOULutions to Nurture Your Peace + Play
Go Deeper To Understand Blessings
"In the Spirit of the Berachah" is a phrase that encapsulates the essence of drawing down blessings in the context of self-care. Berachah is a Hebrew word (ברכה) that means "blessing" and is often associated with the idea of "drawing down."
In Hebraic thought, the concept of berachah involves the act of kneeling, which symbolizes humility + receptiveness to divine grace.
In the context of this blessing, "In the Spirit of the Berachah" signifies the intention to embrace the practice of self-care as a sacred and blessed act. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging God's presence in our lives and drawing down those blessings through nurturing and caring for ourselves.
Neglecting ourselves is not a virtue—it's a violation.
Neglecting ourselves is not a virtue—it's a violation.
By evoking the spirit of the berachah, we resist burnout through a humble kneeling in the presence of Abba, accepting and internalizing our intrinsic worth as precious daughters who align with our worthy God through self-nurture, personally and collectively.
Essentially, the phrase encapsulates the topic of caring for oneself not as a mere personal endeavor but a communal, spiritual practice that connects us deeply in our bodies as a body of people moving as a body of water flowing from the heart of God.
Until next time,
Scribble. Speak. From your soul.
Discover the Gift Guide and much more in the soul care boutique + be inspired to amplify your ARTvocacy through peace + play vibes!
Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only as I share my pastoral care, my personal journey, and bring to you valuable research, it is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing any medical concerns or symptoms, please seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
Comments