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Sunday, December 08, 2024

Advent Blessing

Today,
may you accept yourself
just as you are,
every part,
without exception,
without excuses.

Today,
may you welcome your life
just as it is,
every part,
without exception,
without excuses.

Today,
may you embrace family, friends, and neighbors,
just as they are,
every part,
without exception,
without excuses.

Today.

Dickens-and-abby

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