One of the questions that John loved to pose was “when was your last great conversation with someone?” Good conversation chases the truth of things, … - John O'Donohue

"The commercial edge of so-called "progress" has cut away a huge region of human tissue and webbing that held us in common with one another."

Frequently, beauty is playful like dancing sunlight, it cannot be predicted, and in the most unlikely scene or situation can suddenly emerge. This spontaneity and playfulness often subverts our self-importance and throws our plans and intentions into disarray. Without intending it, we find ourselves coming alive with a sense of celebration and delight. The pedestrian sequence of a working day breaks, a new door opens and the heart recognizes the silent majesty of the ordinary. The things we never notice, like health, friends and love, emerge from their subdued presence and stand out in their true radiance as gifts we could never have earned or achieved.

If we could be mindful of how short our time is, we might learn how precious each day is.