You may not remember.
You may have intentionally forgotten.
But this blessing remembers
And it refuses to forget
Not in order to torment or shame you
But to keep your heart open
Whenever you see another standing outside the door
Hoping to be let in
Or standing outside the human circle
Hoping to be invited in.
This blessing ensures you remember
When you were that person on the outside
Even though you are no longer outside
And can now be the one who says,
“Sure—come on in, join us, we’re glad you’re here.”
