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Zusatztext "John O'Donohue is an unassuming man with a grand sense of humor. . . charming." Informationen zum Autor John O'Donohue (1956-2008) was a poet, philosopher, and scholar and a native Gaelic speaker from County Clare, Ireland. He was awarded a PhD in Philosophical Theology from the University of Tübingen, with post-doctoral study of Meister Eckhart. John's numerous international bestselling books include Anam Cara , Beauty , Eternal Echoes , and the beloved To Bless the Space Between Us (published as Benedictus in Europe), among many others, guiding readers through the landscape of the Irish imagination. Michael D. Higgins was inaugurated as the ninth President of Ireland on November 11, 2011, and was then inaugurated for a second term on November 11, 2018. A passionate political voice, a poet and writer, academic and statesman, human rights advocate, promoter of inclusive citizenship and champion of creativity within Irish society, Michael D. Higgins has previously served at almost every level of public life in Ireland, including as Ireland’s first Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht. Pat O'Donohue was born in County Clare, Ireland. He attended Maynooth College studying the Arts and Philosophy, receiving his B.D. in Theology in 1978. After living in London, he returned to County Clare, writing and continuing to further the legacy of his beloved brother, John O'Donohue. Klappentext When St. Patrick first came to Ireland in the 5th century A.D! he encountered the Celts! a unique race of people who found divinity all around them: in the rivers and hills! the sea and sky and in every kind of animal. Surviving to this day! the Celts' reverence for the spirit in all things! and their celebration of the continuous mysteries of everyday existence is a vibrant spiritual legacy unique in the Western world! one that has captured the imaginations of thousands of Americans rediscovering the wisdom of the past. In Anam Cara (Gaelic for "soul friend")! O'Donohue takes readers into a world where God's passionate side is celebrated and the Fates are not feared. Drawing on the wisdom of the Celts and their Druid shamans; the imbas (inspirational sagas) of the wandering bards; and the sacred fountainhead of the Christian monasteries! Anam Cara goes beyond traditional religious programs to provide an intuitive and truly accessible approach to spirituality. Exploring themes such as the divinity of solitude! the spirituality of the senses! the mystery of friendship! the beauty of aging and the concept of death in the Celtic tradition! it helps readers reconnect with the world around them and awaken the power hidden in their souls. Zusammenfassung " Anam Cara is a rare synthesis of philosophy! poetry! and spirituality. This work will have a powerful and life-transforming experience for those who read it." —Deepak Chopra John O'Donohue! poet! philosopher! and scholar! guides you through the spiritual landscape of the Irish imagination. In Anam Cara! Gaelic for "soul friend!" the ancient teachings! stories! and blessings of Celtic wisdom provide such profound insights on the universal themes of friendship! solitude! love! and death as: Light is generous The human heart is never completely born Love as ancient recognition The body is the angel of the soul Solitude is luminous Beauty likes neglected places The passionate heart never ages To be natural is to be holy Silence is the sister of the divine Death as an invitation to freedom ...
