part of a Franciscan benediction

   May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart.
   May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and the exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.
   May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, and starvation, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy.
   And may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done.
                                                                             -part of a Franciscan benediction

   Every now and then I need a pick me up. Something to inspire and bring me out of dark depression. I find this quote so refreshing. I love the writers perspective and his heart for others. I imagine that he had quite an understanding of self sacrifice for the sake of those less fortunate than him. I really admire and esteem his heart for others. Times are tough for many people right now, I just wanted to share this benediction with others who needed a new perspective on being blessed. I sure did.