Wherever you are, whatever your life-world this penumbral season of light, may you find yourself enfolded in the potentia always and everywhere present.
This beautiful post reminds me of those wonderful childhood Christmases when all the presents would be open, the tree denuded of its magic, everyone starting to feel the let-down of Christmas midday, and suddenly Dad would say, "Wait a minute! I think something's missing." And he would go upstairs to his disorderly spaces and come down with One More Gift. It might have been a bookmark or a new tube of Chap Stick. But it was glorious because we thought there were no more gifts. And we were wrong. This post reminds me of that. Since I'm reading it on Dec 26, it's that one more gift, left out of the general pile, to savor all by itself. John O'Donohue's poem is a perfect companion to these photos full of sky. Thank you, Renée, for One More Gift.
Sorry I didn't get to this sooner Renée. I don't know if you know that John O'Donohue married Mary and I back in 2002 in a 1000 year old abbey in Ballyvaughan, Ireland. It was a very special day for us. Mary turned me on to Anam Cara back in the '90's and I was so moved by his writing, that I went to a retreat of his in Ireland, and he was simply brilliant, funny, and an incredible presence. Mary and I went in 2002 and got married by him, and then I went to another retreat with him in Oregon only 3 months before his untimely death in Jan, 2008. His death really hit me hard and prompted me to write a song about him, which I basically channelled. So, thank you for quoting him; as I always love to read what he had written and to remember him. He was a special person.
John O’Donohue has been a heart companion for many years, filling emptiness and revitalising plenty.
I give thanks daily dear Renée this day and every other that will follow and especially for the day I found your beautiful soul - may you be blessed today and always with gentle days of beauty, peace and light.
Expanding into paradox is the gift. This was beautiful and I love the photos! I feel like I recognize home in the frosty desert picture. Blessings to you and yours! ❤️
No writer has given me as much comfort as John O’Donohue since my wife’s death. And your beautiful “skyscapes” are a testament to the blessings of beauty. Thank you, Renee.
This beautiful post reminds me of those wonderful childhood Christmases when all the presents would be open, the tree denuded of its magic, everyone starting to feel the let-down of Christmas midday, and suddenly Dad would say, "Wait a minute! I think something's missing." And he would go upstairs to his disorderly spaces and come down with One More Gift. It might have been a bookmark or a new tube of Chap Stick. But it was glorious because we thought there were no more gifts. And we were wrong. This post reminds me of that. Since I'm reading it on Dec 26, it's that one more gift, left out of the general pile, to savor all by itself. John O'Donohue's poem is a perfect companion to these photos full of sky. Thank you, Renée, for One More Gift.
Gorgeous photos my dear Anam Cara, Renee!
Sorry I didn't get to this sooner Renée. I don't know if you know that John O'Donohue married Mary and I back in 2002 in a 1000 year old abbey in Ballyvaughan, Ireland. It was a very special day for us. Mary turned me on to Anam Cara back in the '90's and I was so moved by his writing, that I went to a retreat of his in Ireland, and he was simply brilliant, funny, and an incredible presence. Mary and I went in 2002 and got married by him, and then I went to another retreat with him in Oregon only 3 months before his untimely death in Jan, 2008. His death really hit me hard and prompted me to write a song about him, which I basically channelled. So, thank you for quoting him; as I always love to read what he had written and to remember him. He was a special person.
Can you tell me where this poem of John O'Donohue's is located in Anam Cara? I can't seem to find it...
Thank you for this perfect and breathtaking piece Renee. The word potentia! I have never heard that word and it is going to be my new favorite word!
“So at the end of this day, we give thanks
For being betrothed to the unknown.”
John O’Donohue has been a heart companion for many years, filling emptiness and revitalising plenty.
I give thanks daily dear Renée this day and every other that will follow and especially for the day I found your beautiful soul - may you be blessed today and always with gentle days of beauty, peace and light.
With love x
Expanding into paradox is the gift. This was beautiful and I love the photos! I feel like I recognize home in the frosty desert picture. Blessings to you and yours! ❤️
Never and Always. Thank you Renee
Renée thank you for your offering. A gift given and which I will endeavor to embody.
I will live into these words today, as I come to know more of the gift of “emptiness and fullness as one”.
No writer has given me as much comfort as John O’Donohue since my wife’s death. And your beautiful “skyscapes” are a testament to the blessings of beauty. Thank you, Renee.
Beautiful photographs! Great sights to wake up to.