A Celtic Blessing

I weave the cincture of protection from the nine threads of life:

Peace of mind
Truth of speech
Timeliness of action
Success of deed
Prosperity of work
Health of body
Courage of spirit
Compassion of heart
Wisdom of soul.

These nine threads be my belt
Wherever I walk.

Time is a wheel in constant motion,
Always rolling us along.
Tell me, who wants to look back on their youth and wonder
Where those years have gone?