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To Bless the Space Between Us

By: John O'Donohue, Aine Minoque
Narrated by: John O'Donohue
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"When we stand before crucial thresholds in our lives," observes Irish poet and philosopher John O'Donohue, "we have no rituals to protect, encourage, and guide us as we cross over into the unknown. For such crossings, we need to find new words."

In To Bless the Space Between Us, O'Donohue presents an adaptation of his thought-provoking book of the same title, providing comfort and insights to illuminate the passage of our life path. Following seven rhythms of the human journey - Beginnings, Desires, Thresholds, Homecoming, States of the Heart, Callings, and Beyond Endings - more than 80 poetic and gracious invocations in this collection can be used as tools for self-transformation, as meditations for deeper contemplation, or as simple prayers for ourselves or our loved ones.

With blessings such as "For Love in a Time of Conflict", "For Belonging", "For Equilibrium", "On Meeting a Stranger", "In Praise of Earth", and many more, these lyrical selections "will invite you to awaken your own power to bless and will suggest to you the secret world of healing and plenitude and providence that encircles, shelters, and guides your every breath and step".

To Bless the Space Between Us features the music of Irish harpist Áine Minogue.

©2008 John O'Donohue and Aine Minoque (P)2008 John O'Donohue and Aine Minoque

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Blessed by this book read by John O'Donohue

This was my very first purchase from Audible several years ago. I played it every night when I was in the hospital and during my long recovery at a convalescent facility. It brought me great comfort then, and through many times since. John O'Donohue's own voice and words spoke to my heart, and have been a comfort to me throughout many of my life's challenges. I am grateful to own this audio book, so I can hear these blessings in his own voice. I am blessed. I hope to be a blessing.

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Great book

Really reflective book. Great for all times of life. Provokes a great deal of introspection.

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Beautiful

Wow! I once heard the saying, “Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow.” This was done with such amazing LOVE, and I’m honored to have heard it! Thank YOU!❤️🙏☀️

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First of many listens

This was delightful in every sense of the word!!! I will be listening again and again. If anyone wants a cure for road rage or a way to balm your mind and soul, listen to this!

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I loved this!

This is a beautiful version! O’Donahue is well spoken and interspersed music between segments, it is so easy to listen to on repeat!

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Grace and love at its best

What’s not to love about this man’s work
Heart opening and genuine insights shared in the poetry from a Celtic heart

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very souk nourishing

this book can help you understand and plant seeds in your inner landscape. so many truths about the beauty and brilliance of our true nature.

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Exceptional gift for us all.

Beauty, Truth, and Depth of humanity that will bring tears to your eyes no matter your faith.

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Beautiful book

To those that thought the narrator (author) were monotone and too fast…
Maybe your read speed wasn’t quite right - this can be adjusted.
In my opinion, hearing a book read by John O’Donohue is so incredibly soothing, calming and just lovely.
To future listeners, please don’t let the 1&2 star reviews stop you.
Any work written and read by John O’Donohue is well worth your time!!

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Blessed Indeed!!!

I loved every word, every pause, every space in between! Highly recommended for anyone who seeks truth, beauty, and goodness!

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