The Extraordinary Blessings of an Ordinary Day
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Source of all blessings... You bless us with Shadows- Riddles of shape that silently mimic us wherever we go, moving or standing mysteriously still. They are canopies of cover that cool us on a hot, sunny day or flickering followers by a fire on a cold snowy night. Shadows of people and shadows of things, puppet shadows we play with, making them talk and dance and sing! Let’s remember to slow down and appreciate these curious and quiet silhouettes that keep us mindful of the powerful light always surrounding us in the darkness.
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About the Book
Early in 2020 when life got quiet, I found my way to the beautiful book, “99 Blessings-An Invitation to Life,” by Brother David Steindl Rast. As I was reading, it occurred to me that introducing the ideas of gratefulness and blessing to children when they are little, might grow into a fun and meaningful practice for life. From there, my lifelong dream of writing a children’s book took shape, and this pint-sized book is the result! Hidden in the pages is my prayer that the hearts of children will open with gratefulness to the blessings and abundance found in ordinary days. For parents, my hope is that ending a bedtime story with one of these little verses, will inspire a dialog about living a grateful life, and offer a moment for them to be with the ordinary blessings in their own lives. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to Brother David, who blessed and inspired me with his ideas (and his copyright permission!) and to the team at A Network for Grateful Living who made the connection with him possible.
About the Author
Caroline Lucas was born into a large family with a lot of noise and dogs. When she grew up, she became a mother, and a grandmother, and a lover of children, and books and blessings. When she’s not writing she likes spending time with her family, walking with her dog, and laughing out loud with the friends she’s made along the way.