Blessing the Graduates
May you be blessed with wisdom,
that you may discern which path
is yours to follow.
May you be blessed with courage,
that fear may never keep you
from moving forward.
May you be blessed with hope,
that you may never give up
on yourself or others.
May you be blessed with laughter,
that you may never take yourself
too seriously.
May you be blessed with tears,
that you may liberate your grief.
May you be blessed with gratitude,
that you may recognize all of life
as a gift.
May you be blessed with assurance
that there is forever a thread
woven through your spirit
that connects you with others.
May you know you are loved,
and that we who love you
celebrate your life in our midst
and your dreams to come.