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I‘ve loved John O‘Donohue‘s writing in the past. His book of blessings (To Bless the Space Between Us) always has something rich and meaningful to offer, and I‘ve often come across quotations from O‘Donohue‘s work that are exactly what I need when they cross my path. So I had high expectations for this one, having had it on my TBR for some time.

O‘Donohue offers an exploration of Celtic spirituality as he examines friendship, the senses, ⤵️

“The divine has such passionate creativity and instinct for the fully inhabited life. If you allow yourself to be the person that you are, then everything will come into rhythm. If you live the life you love, you will receive shelter and blessings. Sometimes the great famine of blessing in and around us derives from the fact that we are not living the life we love, rather we are living the life that is expected of us.”

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April‘s #DoubleSpin is clear—and is also my #44 pick for #50x50. For my #BookSpin, I get to pick a book published in the 1950s—70s for #192025. Above are the three I‘m thinking about… any recommendations?

All through Celtic poetry you find the colour, power, and intensity of nature.
How beautifully it recognizes the wind, the flowers, the breaking of the waves on the land. Celtic spirituality hallows the moon and adores the life force of the sun.

I am reading a bit of this book every morning. He quoted these lines about friendship from Hamlet. #Shakespeare #friendship #anamcara #soulfriend

Anam Cara,A Book of Celtic Wisdom: 14 pp this morning.
#20in4 #readathon #marvelousmay

So quiet and peaceful. Listening to bird songs.A early morning runner goes by my porch. A reddish brown coyote runs from across my street. It‘s 5:30 a.m, and for this moment all is well with the world.
#earlymorning #light #birdsong #natureheals #coffeeandbooks

“The first fingers of light appear on the horizon, and ever so deftly and gradually, they pull the mantle of darkness away from the world.” -John O‘Donohue, Anam Cara

Sometimes it‘s a challenge to look for the light.
#Uvaldez

#anamcara #celticcircleofbelonging #naturespoetry

The Deer‘s Cry, one of the oldest Celtic prayers. The poetry of nature and the sublime.

A blessing by John O‘Donohue. #thinkpositivebepositive

#LiteraryLuck 2 #celtic. books in the collection,I have read neither one of them .Mountain TBR.

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I found this a very moving and beautiful book to read.
The writer was some philosopher and a really great writer. There was so much to this book and the Celtic element.

There is so much wisdom and understanding of human nature and how we are losing touch with what is really important in this modern busy world that was very refreshing to read.

Love finding one of these pockets in a book.

I made a New Year's resolution to try to read something uplifting or inspirational every day, even if it's only a few sentences. This little gem has fit the bill for the past week. I especially loved Chapter 3, "Solitude is Luminous".

#BookMail today includes 3 books from my #LitsyAtoZChallenge , and all three are absolutely gorgeous and I cannot wait to read! It also includes Kaysen's #ImaginationLibrary book for January. I cannot stress enough how wonderful the program is! Free book each month for your child until he/she turns 5. Each child gets a book, not by household. See if it is available in your area or see if you would be willing to set it up in your area! 📚🙌😊

One of the tasks of true friendship is to listen compassionately and creatively to the hidden silences. Often secrets are not revealed in words, they lie concealed in the silence between the words or in the depth of what is unsayable between two people.

There is the solitude of suffering, when you go through darkness that is lonely, intense, and terrible. Words become powerless to express your pain; what others hear from your words is so distant and different from what you are actually suffering.

"With the Anam Cara you could share your inner-most self, your mind and your heart. This friendship was an act of recognition and belonging." Don't we all need an Anam Cara in our lives??

In moments of unrest I take refuge in some simple Celtic wisdom..