Thursday, May 6, 2021

Beauty: The Invisible Embrace by John O'Donohue -

John O'Donohue in writing Beauty - The Invisible Embrace takes the reader on a journey of discovery into the spiritual aspect of life.  He re-defines beauty by separating it from the outer appearance of defined features of the physical self that tends to lure into glamour.

O'Donohue delves deep into the heart and espouses on the true meaning of beauty as it pertains to our inner soulful being.  In doing so, he highlights the beauty of the natural landscape and its impact on the human heart. He elaborates his concepts through the Celtic art, culture and literature.  His descriptive illustrations enables the reader to develop a new sense and experience of beauty as an invisible embrace. 

O'Donohue emphasizes the importance of encountering ultimate stillness and a deep dive into being silent; this he indicates brings one to appreciate and embellish a different kind of beauty within one's heart. It is the human spirit--a kind and gentle awakening of an inner self. 

Beauty - The Invisible Embrace by John O'Donohue is a refreshing and powerful examination of the art of being beautiful in a spiritual sense.  
 

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