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nashtexgirl's review against another edition
5.0
This may be my favorite spiritual book. For me, John O'Donohue's words are a portal to the divine.
sarahinthesun's review against another edition
5.0
John O'Donohue has an amazing gifts with words. These are prayer for specific times and seasons of life or situations. They are almost like poems. They connect and speak deep.
jenbenjenben's review against another edition
5.0
Do yourself a favor and get this in hard copy. You'll return to it again and again. It's a great way to stop and take in the moment when you're starting something new, at a life threshold, or just experiencing loss or love.
"A blessing evokes a privileged intimacy. It touches that tender membrane where the human heart cries out to its divine ground."
"A blessing evokes a privileged intimacy. It touches that tender membrane where the human heart cries out to its divine ground."
jmbq_reads's review against another edition
4.0
O'Donohue's non-fiction books, while containing gleaming nuggets of insight and wisdom, tend to reflect a playful poetic imagination that often loops in on itself -- thus making it a little difficult for the reader to stay engaged. This delicious book, though, allows his poetic nature to flow freely into an assortment of beautifully phrased blessings for people and for situations. Though I copied a couple into my journal for further meditation, I think this would be a good "reference" book to have on hand to help one get a new perspective on situations as they arise. Gentle and loving.
casen's review against another edition
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informative
inspiring
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briesq's review against another edition
emotional
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inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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5.0
This book is life changing. There is beauty on every page. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking joy or spiritual clarity.
akingston5's review against another edition
5.0
“A blessing is not a sentiment or a question; it is a gracious invocation where the human heart pleads with the divine heart. // May we all receive blessing upon blessing. And may we realize our power to bless, heal, and renew one another.”
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If you’re not reading John O’Donohue, I would be delighted to invite you into his work. I love this little book of blessings so much, and there seems to be something in here for every occasion and person. O’Donohue writes toward an eternal perspective that breaks in on the present moments of living, and he speaks to both joy and hardship with a lot of grace, hope, and empathy. You can use this for a little start or end to your day and it is just *chef’s kiss*. (Can you use a chef’s kiss on spiritual books? Just did.)
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If you’re not reading John O’Donohue, I would be delighted to invite you into his work. I love this little book of blessings so much, and there seems to be something in here for every occasion and person. O’Donohue writes toward an eternal perspective that breaks in on the present moments of living, and he speaks to both joy and hardship with a lot of grace, hope, and empathy. You can use this for a little start or end to your day and it is just *chef’s kiss*. (Can you use a chef’s kiss on spiritual books? Just did.)