Around Connemara

The SKY ROAD, Clifden  posté par G.Allen 

"Her world" posté par Geraldine B. from Rosmuc

WILD SANCTUARIES

The West of Ireland enjoys magnificent light. The collusion of cloud, rain, light and landscape is always surprising. Within the space of one morning, a whole sequence of different landscapes can appear outside the window. Now and again, the place becomes dense with darkening, then a cloud might open and a single ray of light will drench a gathering of stones to turn them into oracular presence.

Even the most untouched, raw places hold presence. No human has ever lingered here long enough to claim or domesticate them. They rest in the sureness of their own elemental narrative. Such places are wild sanctuaries because they dwell completely within themselves and can quietly draw us into their knowing and stillness. Almost without sensing it, the mind is gradually relieved of its inner pressing. The senses become soothed and the clay part of the heart is stirred by ancient beauty. 

John O'Donohue
Excerpts from BEAUTY

Ballyvaughan Sky
Photo: © Ann Cahill