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The Welcoming Prayer - A Listening Experience
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The Welcoming Prayer - A Listening Experience

May we welcome ourselves today, however that may be.
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Welcome dear reader,

As mentioned in my previous post, this is one of two audio recordings you will receive in a month. Sometimes our hearts need to hear words spoken over us, as we sit in prayerful, listening silence. I invite you to welcome yourself with kindness and grace as you listen to this prayer. May this be a gift to you today.

Brianna

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The Welcoming Prayer (by Father Thomas Keating)

Welcome, welcome, welcome.

I welcome everything that comes to me today, because I know it's for my healing.

I welcome all thoughts, feelings, emotions, persons, situations, and conditions.

I let go of my desire for power and control.

I let go of my desire for affection, esteem, approval, and pleasure.

I let go of my desire for survival and security.

I let go of my desire to change any situation, condition, person or myself.

I open to the love and presence of God and God's action within.

Amen.


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