Dee's Mindful Blog
I am lucky to be grounded and happy living in my lovely old
cottage in rural Ireland with my fluffball Kitty and our many
nearby friends - birds, rabbits, dogs, and the rhythm of farm
life , all in the beautiful green, quiet countryside .
OCT 6th 2025
Anam Cara For The Caregiver
Caregiving, whether in a professional role or within our own families, is a path of deep love and devotion. Yet it can also be demanding, exhausting, and lonely. So often we find ourselves caught in a cycle of “doing” — fixing, solving, anticipating, helping. It is easy to forget that our souls, too, long for rest.
In Celtic spirituality, there is a beautiful concept called Anam Cara — the “soul friend.” An Anam Cara is someone who offers presence without judgement, a safe space for you to be your truest self. This friendship is not about solving problems or offering advice. It is about being with you, just as you are.
I want to share three qualities of Anam Cara presence that feel especially healing in the caregiving journey.
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