Merry Meet

As you may have read on here before, I am a big fan of author Paulo Coelho. I particularly enjoy his stories because he reflects upon gender and spirituality in a way that really makes sense to me. Coelho also takes a very universalist approach, which I find appealing; I believe he has the potential to reach a wide audience (and has done so).

When I found out about Coelho’s recent publication, I felt a warm light inside. He wrote Brida, the tale of an Irish witch and her spiritual journey. I certainly related to Brida’s spiritual searching and contemplation of fulfillment in love, life, and in her studies and career.

The mystical qualities of the Irish landscape and the contrast of Dublin and the country certainly added to my affinity for this book. (more…)