Anam Cara is the Celtic term for what Patti and I practice daily with others, and of course with each other. It is transformational intimacy and authenticity. It is deepest unity in the Lover of all souls. It knows no religious or racial boundaries.

“We discover a gracious capacity for empathy when we learn to lean into our hurt places with the tender curiosity and care of a close friend.”
- Kristi Nelson -

Of course we must first lean into and accept our brokenness while simultaneously seeing and knowing ourselves as The Beloved of Divine LOVE Themselves.

“When we think about befriending ourselves, we can approach the practice as an unfurling experience, a slow and steady unfolding toward unconditional love.” - Kristi Nelson -

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#unfurling #newlife

Hoofnote: When Patti and I visited friends (family really) in New Zealand for our 25th anniversary, we often stayed with or spent time with Māori tribal people. One of the most beautiful and memorable things they introduced us to was the sacred koru symbol. We have precious keepsakes (jewelry) of the koru, and Patti even incorporated it into a tattoo she has that also cites 2 Corinthians 5:17 (new life, new creation). We celebrated Easter with a Maori congregation in Te Anau during our time there. The unity of indigenous tradition (culture and wisdom) with the truth of the Universal Christ was deeply evident in their love and hospitality.

The triskelion and Celtic knots evoke similar aspects of perennial wisdom and truth.

Hi Kristin,

Is that a quote attributed to Ram Dass ? I Love the quote nonetheless.
I really enjoy the energy generated from consciously expanding the possibilities within....
So by looking through a different lens and expanding it further I sense that if and when I keep my Heart fully open....Well then perhaps I am already home ....... or in the very least see the cottage where I truly belong.

M.A. Stilinovich