Anam Cara
Anam cara is an Irish language term meaning "spiritual advisor"[1] The term was greatly popularized by John O'Donohue's 1997 bestselling work of the same name, Anam Cara.[1][2] As O'Donohue puts it: The term is greatly misconstrued to mean soul mate, anam meaning soul and cara meaning friend.
According to Celtic spiritual tradition, the soul shines all around the body like a luminous cloud. When you are very open, appreciative, and trusting with another person, your two souls flow together. This deeply felt bond with another person means you have found your anam cara, or "Soul Friend." Your anam cara always beholds your light and beauty, and accepts you for who you truly are. In Celtic spirituality, the anam cara friendship awakens the fullness and mystery of your life. You are joined in an ancient and eternal union with humanity that cuts across all barriers of time, convention, philosophy, and definition. When you are blessed with an anam cara, the Irish believe, you have arrived at that most sacred place: home.
References
- ^ a b O'Donohue, John. It is thought to originate in medieval times when monks sought advice from more spiritually mature monks. Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom. HarperCollins, 1997
- ^ "John O'Donohue: Former Catholic priest turned visionary bestselling author". The Guardian. 15 April 2008.
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