The Messenger, 1922, by Nicholas Roerich. Roerich Museum, NY, NY. www.roerich.org.
The Messenger, 1922, by Nicholas Roerich. Roerich Museum, NY, NY. http://www.roerich.org.

“Whatever house you enter,

let your first words be, “Shalama bayta:”

Peace to this house and family —

May it complete its purpose and

tell its tale to the end. May it fulfill

itself in surrender to the One.”

~ a reading from the Aramaic of Luke 10:5 with a parallel at Matthew 10:12-13 (from The Hidden Gospel: Decoding the Spiritual Message of the Aramaic Jesus, by Neil Douglas-Klotz).

Lovely, isn’t it?

Even moreso the energy of it, that comes along with the words … when heart-felt and coming from a genuine ‘generosity of spirit’. Beneficial all around.

Here’s another lovely tidbit from Neil Douglas-Klotz, translating from the Aramaic:

“…the Aramaic word translated as “bless” (berek) can also mean to kneel or bow down. Its roots suggest the centering or the embodiment of a potential creative force.”

That’s what makes blessing an alchemical energy practice. One of many ways to be the change, or be the good-medicine, in the world.

Pretty easy, and that’s pretty cool.

Big Love,

Jamie

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