The Twelve Gifts of Birth
At the wondrous moment you were born, as you took your
first breath, a great celebration was held in the heavens,
and twelve magnificent gifts were granted to you by the
angels.........
The first gift is Strength.......
May you remember to call upon it when you need it.
The second gift is Beauty .......
May your deeds reflect its depth.
The third gift is Courage......
May you speak and act with confidence and use courage to
follow your own path.
The fourth gift is Compassion ........
May you be gentle with yourself and others. May you forgive
those who hurt you, and yourself when you make mistakes.
The fifth gift is Hope .....
Through each passage and season, may you trust the goodness
of life.
The sixth gift is Joy .......
May it keep your heart open and filled with light.
The seventh gift is Talent ......
May you discover your own special abilities and contribute
them toward a better world.
The eighth gift is Imagination ......
May it nourish your visions and dreams.
The ninth gift is Reverence .....
May you appreciate the wonder that you are and the miracle
of all creation.
The tenth gift is Wisdom.......
Guiding your way, wisdom will lead you through knowledge
to Understanding. May you hear its soft voice.
The eleventh gift is Love ........
It will grow each time you give it away.
The twelfth gift is Faith ........
May you believe.
~ author unknown~
