John O’Donohue is an amazing author of books which explore celtic pre-christian notions of spirituality. His works are a real antidote to our fast-paced consumerism culture. My favorite of his is Anam Cara, which means soul friend in Gaelic. He talks about the importance of friendship, deep and intense friendships which develop over a lifetime. And he really encourages the reader to be true to their own buried yearnings and to know themselves better. He feels that the highest purpose for us is to be creative. A really inspiring read.

“A friend is a loved one who awakens your life in order to free the wild possibilities within you.” John O’Donohue, Anam Cara