I heard of a legend one time that at birth each child is blessed by the God and Goddess with 12 gifts.
1. Strength
May you remember to call upon it whenever you need it.
2. Beauty
May your deeds reflect its depth
3. Courage
May you speak and act with confidence and use courage to follow your own path.
4. Compassion
May you be gentle with yourself and others. May you forgive those who hurt you and yourself when you make mistakes.
5. Hope
Through each passage and season, may you trust the goodness of life
6. Joy
May it keep your heart open and filled with light
7. Talent
May you discover your own special abilities and contribute them toward a better world.
8. Imagination
May it nourish your visions and dreams
9. Reverence
May you appreciate the wonder that you are and the miracle of all creation.
10. Wisdom
Guiding your way, wisdom will leaf you through knowledge to understanding, may you hear its soft voice.
11. Love
It will grow each time you give it away.
12. Faith
May you believe.
