Gemma's ~~~ "Greyscale Territory" ~~~~~~~ Poetic Songlines: Reflections on the Celtic concept of Anam Cara

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Reflections on the Celtic concept of Anam Cara

"An Anam Cara lives close to the land"
Fire

Water
Earth
Air
Elemental friends of old dreamings

"An Anam Cara loves your essence"

Being

Without the social frills and guises.

The inner landscapes

"An Anam Cara guides you to the presence you are"
The silken beauty of silence
The purling winds of morning
Wings

Ref: Anam Cara - The Blessing for more beautiful details!

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