What do we do when the world around us seems to be going crazy and falling apart all at the same time?  We know distractions don’t work for long.  Falling into prolonged frustration and blame doesn’t work.  So, how do we stay healthy and useful to ourselves and others?

Staying Present and Grateful will usually move us out of the dumps.  People in ancient cultures lived more in the Present.  There was bread to bake, eggs to be gathered, cows to be fed and milked, work clothes to be mended, wood to be chopped and brought inside.  Celtic people were busy taking care of themselves, helping their neighbors, and using their daily prayers to keep themselves aligned with the Creator.  They were busy, and they were Creative!  Remember, Courage and Creativity come from our Heart.  Using Celtic daily prayers as a spiritual practice keeps us aligned with our Heart and with our Creator!

~ Morning Prayer ~

Christ above me,   Christ below me,

Christ before me,   Christ behind me,

Christ within me.

Christ be on my right,    Christ be on my left,

Christ when I sit down,   Christ when I lie down,

Christ when I arise.

Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me.

Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me.

Christ in every eye that sees me.

Christ in every ear that hears me.

~ Evening Prayers ~

May the Angels watch me

As I lie down to sleep.

May Angels guard me 

As I sleep tonight.

Uriel be at my feet.

Ariel be at my back.

Gabriel be at my head.

Raphael be at my side.

Michael protect my Soul

With the strong shield of Love.

And the healing Son of Mary

Touch my eyes with Blessedness.