Present Space- Spiritual Direction

When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own. There are times of great uncertainty in every life. Left alone at such a time, you feel dishevelment and confusion like gravity. When a friend comes with words of encouragement, a light and lightness visit you and you begin to find the stairs and the door out of the dark. The sense of encouragement you feel from the friend is not simply her words or gestures; it is rather her whole presence enfolding you and helping you find the concealed door. The encouraging presence manages to understand you and put herself in your shoes. There is no judgement but words of relief and release.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from his book, Eternal Echoes
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Galway, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

It’s been awhile since I posted, but it’s not too late to say Happy New Year! I’ve been soaking in & soaking up this song of blessing inspired by Numbers 6: 24-26. It’s my prayer of blessing you for 2025 also! 🥰

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I’m in a couple of ‘paused’ spaces…and breath prayer helps me to stay ‘paused’, when I’m impatient for action!