Human skin is porous; the world flows through you. Your senses are large pores that let the world in. By being attuned to the wisdom of your senses, you will never become an exile in your own life, an outsider lost in an external spiritual place that your will and intellect, have constructed.
In "Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom," John O'Donohue reflects on the inherent connection between the individual and the world. He emphasizes that human skin is porous, symbolizing how our senses allow the world around us to enter our being. This insight suggests that by being aware of and embracing our sensory experiences, we can fully engage with life and its richness.
O'Donohue warns against becoming disconnected from our experiences, which can lead to feeling like outsiders in our own existence. By tuning into our senses and the wisdom they offer, we can avoid creating an artificial spiritual separation from our environment, thus remaining rooted in our own living journey.
