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Bright Blessings

In the Earth-based Spirituality and Alternative Spirituality community, there is a beautiful gesture we make towards one another, as a salutation: Bright Blessings or B.B., with or without an exclamation point.




Saying Bright Blessings lets the recipient know what path of spirituality you follow. Writing it as a salutation can brighten any recipient's day regardless of spiritual path,be it in a text, email or handwritten letter.

What could be better or more brightening to the spirit than to receive such a warm and sunny blessing from the heart?




I admit, I'm guilty of using an exclamation point after wishing someone Bright Blessings. Now I understand it is most definitely overkill. Once again, saying something from the heart, sending good will, means no exclamation point required.



Notes on my Theme:
This post is written for the 2015 A to Z Challenge. During this challenge, participating bloggers post once a day, in alphabetical order. This is done 6 days per week. Sundays are off. My theme presents words that are exciting. These words serve as thematic motifs in my writing. My theme also revolves around exclamation points. The words I've chosen can replace the dreaded exclamation point, which writers are urged to avoid.

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  1. That's such a beautiful image - a bright blessing indeed.

    Good luck with the 2015 A to Z Challenge!
    A to Z Co-Host S. L. Hennessy
    http://pensuasion.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks S.L. Have been enjoying my visits to Pensuasion as well.

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  2. Beautiful pictures and the emotion behind the words is every brighter.

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    1. Thanks Susan. Needed a bit of sunshine in words yesterday.

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  3. I love the pictures. I also love exclamation marks! Sorry. Bright Blessings to you

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  4. Bright Blessings to you today Stephanie :)

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  5. Bright Blessings is a beautiful term. I also like Blessed Be, Merry Meet, and Love and Light. :)

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    1. Yes, all are gorgeous because of their intended power.

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