As we at Two Families Law prepare to close up the office from December 20th until January 3rd, in celebration of the winter holidays and to enjoy some restorative joy and rest, we first pause to recognize and send love to all separating and divorced families.
Whether you are considering separation, are in the middle of transition, or are on the other side of divorce, the holidays can be tough. We join you in holding space for the pain, disappointment, and unwelcome quiet that may bubble up. At the same time, we excitedly welcome your feelings of freedom or relief, the birth of new family traditions, and radiant joy for you and your beautiful families, whatever form they are taking right now.
We offer the following “Blessing for a New Beginning” from John O’Donohue as a gift to help you welcome in the new year and your new chapter.
Our team will be back in January and ready to greet new and current client families then. Be well <3
FOR A NEW BEGINNING
John O'Donohue
In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge.
For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the emptiness growing inside you, Noticing how you willed yourself on,
Still unable to leave what you had outgrown.
It watched you play with the seduction of safety And the gray promises that sameness whispered, Heard the waves of turmoil rise and relent, Wondered would you always live like this.
Then the delight, when your courage kindled, And out you stepped onto new ground,
Your eyes young again with energy and dream, A path of plenitude opening before you.
Though your destination is not yet clear You can trust the promise of this opening; Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning That is at one with your life's desire.
Awaken your spirit to adventure;
Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk; Soon you will home in a new rhythm,
For your soul senses the world that awaits you.