Being Here: Prayers for Curiosity, Justice, and Love

Ó Tuama offers spiritual wisdom, blending prayers, poetry, and essays inviting readers to pause and reflect on their daily lives. Ó Tuama reflects a deep understanding of the human experience. The book's structure provides a framework for contemplation and growth, encouraging readers to engage with the text and the world around them in meaningful ways. Each page is imbued with Ó Tuama's compassionate voice, guiding readers through a journey of self-discovery and connection.

Whether you are well-versed in spiritual practices or new to the concept of prayer, “Being Here” is accessible, enlightening, and deeply moving. It's a book that doesn't just sit on a shelf; it lives in the hands and hearts of those who read it, becoming a daily companion in the quest for a more thoughtful and just existence. In a world that often feels fragmented and chaotic, Ó Tuama's words are a balm, offering a vision of hope and unity that is both refreshing and necessary. This book is more than a collection of texts; it's an invitation to live more fully, to embrace the complexity of life with curiosity and love. It's a call to be present in the moment, to recognize the sacred in the ordinary, and to find joy in the act of being truly here.

Quotes:
“The only place to begin is where I am, and whether by desire or disaster, I am here. My being here is not dependent on my recognition of the fact. I am here anyway. But it might help if I could learn to look around.”

“When we are in a moment of courage – whether we call that God's voice, or indigenous bravery – it is the body that tells us a deep truth; it is the body that speaks to us, and it is from the body that the courage comes.”