In the Celtic tradition, there is a beautiful understanding of love and friendship. One of the fascinating ideas here is the idea of soul love; “Anam Cara” may sound like some new French perfume, but it actually refers to the Celtic spiritual belief of souls connecting and bonding .
In Celtic Spiritual tradition, it is believed that the soul radiates all about the physical body what some refer to as an aura. When you connect with another person and become completely open and trusting with that individual, your two souls begin to flow together.
Should such a deep bond be formed, it is said you have found your “Anam Cara” or soul friend.
Your “Anam Cara” always accepts you as you truly are, holding you in beauty and light. In order to appreciate this relationship, you must first recognize your own inner light and beauty. This is not always easy to do. The Celts believed that forming an “Anam Cara” friendship would help you to awaken your awareness of your own nature and experience the joys of others.
~ from “Anam Cara…Wisdom from the Celtic World“, by John O’Donohue
Have you find your "ANAM CARA".. ?
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21 Comments
Sigridur Bachmann 11 Oct 2010
Exquisite photographic artwork and thought my friend !John Cappello 18 Nov 2009
Wonderful thoughts and seem amazing clear and brilliant as always with that warm glow.Anonymous Guest 18 Nov 2009
The magic of candles. The light of love. Your posts, Nira are food for the soul. Love to you.John Walsh 17 Nov 2009
Coincidentally...Yes I have. One of John O Donohue's other book "Benedictus", a book of blessings, is a must read.Loredana 17 Nov 2009
Very interesting Nira and I love the imagegeoff cooper 17 Nov 2009
Thank you for this Nira.Emily Reed 17 Nov 2009
HOW BEAUTIFUL AND ENTICING! SUPER PHOTO!joost 16 Nov 2009
Marvellous..Nira.Ginger Lovellette 16 Nov 2009
Beautiful, Nira!Sandra McClure 16 Nov 2009
BEautiful and I really love this being Irish heritage...Thanks NiraReba McDonald 16 Nov 2009
Beautiful Nira.lillianhibiscus 16 Nov 2009
Stunning beauty and wonderful, inspiring words.ruth sears 16 Nov 2009
very nice image,interesting text.Sharon Gonzalez 16 Nov 2009
WOW THIS IS BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL, DEAR NIRA. IMAGE AND INFO, BEAUTIFUL!!!!kelvin Hughes 16 Nov 2009
excellent image well doneStefani Wehner 16 Nov 2009
beautiful, warm and elegant!Alessandra Gatti 16 Nov 2009
Very good image, wonderful thoughts and reflections, thank you for sharing, Nira :)jamie winter 16 Nov 2009
fanttstic catpure and wordsAqua1955 16 Nov 2009
Great photograph with wise wordsNelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 16 Nov 2009
WARM AND BEAUTIFUL!Anneke Hut 16 Nov 2009
Nira, the wonderful picture fits so well to the description! The colours are warm and the arrangement is beautiful!