"To give someone a blessing is the most significant affirmation we can offer. It is more than a word of praise or appreciation; it is more than pointing out someone's talents or good deeds; it is more than putting someone in the light. To give a blessing is to affirm, to say 'yes' to a person's Belovedness." A quote about Blessing from Henri Nouwen in The Heart of Henri Nouwen by Rebecca Laird and Michael Christensen. To read a complete review of the book at Spirituality & Practice, here.
