I‘ve found myself to be in the position recently needing to downsize my personal library. While taking some books to Half Price Books, I came across this gem among the stacks. It doesn‘t count if I buy it using the money earned from selling books, right!? 😅
pickI‘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?
Recent acquisition:
📖 Sun Dancing: A Vision of Medieval Ireland by Geoffrey Moorhouse
For those of you who are retired or getting close to retiring I hope you can take some Inspiration from John O‘Donohue. I love everything about this blessing, with every line carrying a potent offering.
This book is special to me not only because of the brilliance of this Irishman but because I purchased this collection while traveling in Ireland.
Thank you Lynn - your book package arrived with great timing! I appreciate you sending them! 😘😘😘
pickA lovely, contemplative book of prayer.
