[...] do not damage yourselves By attending only at the hun… - John O'Donohue

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[...] do not damage yourselves
By attending only at the hungry altar
Of regret and anger and guilt.

John O'Donohue

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John O'Donohue (1 January 1956 – 4 January 2008) was an Irish poet, author, priest, and Hegelian philosopher. He was a native Irish speaker, and as an author is best known for popularising Celtic spirituality, especially from his book Anam Cara.

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The beauty of being human is the capacity and desire for intimacy. Yet we know that even those who are most intimate remain strange to us. Like children, we often “make strange” with each other.

As Spring rain softens the Earth with surprise
May your Winter places be kissed by light.

As the ocean dreams to the joy of dance
May the grace of change bring you elegance.

As day anchors a tree in light and wind
May your outer life grow from peace within.

As twilight fills night with bright horizons
May Beauty await you at home beyond.

Because you were once at home somewhere, you are never an alien anywhere.

[...] do not damage yourselves By attending only at the hungry altar Of regret and anger and guilt. - John O'Donohue

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