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Our Power to Bless One Another – John O’Donohue

Here’s the wording, for those who have trouble seeing Facebook posts:- ‘OUR POWER TO BLESS ONE ANOTHER In the parched deserts of postmodernity a blessing can be like the discovery of a fresh well. It would be lovely if we … Continue reading

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John O’Donohue on Beginning

Here’s the text, for those who have trouble seeing FB links:- ‘There is nothing to fear in the act of beginning. More often than not it knows the journey ahead better than we ever could. Perhaps the art of harvesting … Continue reading

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John O’Donohue on the prayer of your soul

“Give yourself time to make a prayer that will become the prayer of your soul. Listen to the voice of longing in your soul. Listen to your hungers. Give attention to the unexpected that lives around the rim of your … Continue reading

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For One Who Is Exhausted – John O’Donohue

Click on the link above to visit Facebook for John’s beautiful blessing, for the many of us needing it from time to time. Here are the words, for those who have difficulty seeing FB links:- FOR ONE WHO IS EXHAUSTED … Continue reading

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Your True Home – John O’Donohue

Click on the above link to visit John O’Donohue’s page on Facebook for this beautiful meditation. We are struck that his conclusion is the same as Carl Rogers – when we are able to come home to ourselves and be … Continue reading

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Celtic Blessing (on working) – John O’Donohue

‘May the light of your soul guide you.  May the light of your soul bless the work that you do  with the secret love and warmth of your heart.  May you see in what you do the beauty of your … Continue reading

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John O’Donohue on The Call To Live Everything

John O’Donohue on diving into our wild depths of aliveness, and not settling. Here’s the text for those who have difficulty seeing Facebook links:- ‘THE CALL TO LIVE EVERYTHING One of the sad things today is that so many people … Continue reading

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The Invisible World – John O’Donohue

John O’Donohue’s work is of importance to the writer, hence his frequent appearance on this blog. This brief passage captures the tone and quality of his writing and way of being, which may help to explain that…. Here’s the text, … Continue reading

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At The End Of The Year – John O’Donohue

Click on the above link to visit the John O’Donohue Facebook page for this beautiful poem. Here’s the text for those who have trouble reading FB links:- AT THE END OF THE YEAR As this year draws to its end, … Continue reading

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The Voice of Your Own Soul – John O’Donohue

Click on the Facebook link for these beautiful and deeply person-centred words from John O’Donohue:- ‘All holiness is about learning to hear the voice of your own soul.’ Palace Gate Counselling Service, Exeter Counselling Exeter since 1994

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