My husband Frank makes beautiful glass, both art and architectural works. Not too long ago, he made this door with black glass undulating beneath the Chinese characters for happiness, blessings, and good fortune. I came across this photo of it recently and it reminded me of all of the good fortunes that I have received, not only in my life, but also in Chinese restaurants over the years as I have enjoyed their delicious fare.
Being as spring is upon us and as it brings its promise of renewal and the good fortune and bounty of summer ahead, I thought I’d take this opportunity to share with you some of the good fortunes that I have collected and saved from the many fortune cookies that have blessed my dining table and my life. I share them with you now, like affirmations to brighten your day as they have continued to brighten mine.
Let yourself think of these like a waterfall of blessings showering over, around and through you. And, as a little experiment, let yourself believe each one.
You are always welcome in any gathering.
You have an ability to sense and know higher truth.
You should be able to make money and hold on to it.
You enjoy giving gifts of yourself to others. You will be rewarded.
You are going to have a very comfortable old age.
Consider gain and loss, but never be greedy and everything will be all right.
Things are not always what they seem.
You have a captivating style all your own.
Elegant surroundings will soon be yours.
You will inherit a large sum of money.
Your energy is at its peak. Channel it into fun activities.
You will be showered with good luck.
You will spend many years in material wealth.
Your love life will be happy and harmonious.
Your air of confidence naturally draws others to you.
The star of happiness is shining on you.
May we all be renewed with the love and joy for life that spring so often brings.
Josephine Laing
© 2024
