[How to use May] The magical English word for wishing 'May it be so.' What is the power of the goddess hidden in its etymology?

Good morning.
While drinking a cup of 'English phrase coffee' this morning, too,
why not nourish your heart just a little?

Today's phrase is
one I would like to gift to you as you take a new step forward,
this very expression.

1/3 Nourishment for the heart🌱English phrase☕This morning's cup

May you bloom in every season.
(May you bloom in every season.)

💡 Deep dive into English: Why does 'May' become a prayer?

Many people remember 'May' for its meaning of permission,
as in 'May I...?', but

in fact, by placing it at the beginning of a sentence, it becomes a special form
that expresses a 'strong wish' or 'prayer'.

Why is May used for prayers?
The secret lies in its etymology.

[Trivia about May]
The etymology of May is said to be the Roman goddess of fertility,
'Maia'.She is also the origin of the month of May, when plants sprout and all things grow. From there, May carries the nuance of



'possibility' and 'the power to grow'.

'Prayer May' you can use in daily life:

• May you have a great year!
  (May you have a great year!)

• May your day be filled with smiles!
  (May your day be filled with smiles!)

• May the force be with you.
  (May the force be with you. *That famous line from Star Wars is actually this 'Prayer May', you know😉)

🌸 Feeling the season: Flowers of January

Even when we say 'blooming,' spring is not the only season for flowers.
At this time of year, in January, there are many flowers that bloom without losing to the cold.

• Daffodil: A symbol of hope

• Camellia: Modest excellence

• Pansy: Think of me

Others include cyclamen, plum blossoms, ornamental kale, cymbidium...
Even in the freezing air,
they know the timing for when they should 'bloom'.

🌱What the goddess of May conveys

There is a saying, "Bloom where you are planted."
But if the place you are in right now is painful,
I believe you don't have to force yourself to bloom there.

We don't have to bloom where we are planted,
and of course, it's okay if we do.
Even if it's not the "prime season" others arbitrarily imagine,
it's okay to bloom whenever you want.

What's important is that when you decide you "want to bloom,"
you can believe in that power.

The goddess of May (possibility)
is always on your side! Or so she should be!

You can bloom whenever and wherever you like.
At your own pace,
may you be able to walk through your own season.

Have a wonderful day🍀

English Coach Kumi

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