“Despite all the darkness, human hope is based on the instinct that at the deepest level of reality some intimate kindness holds sway. This is the heart of blessing…The world can be harsh and negative, but if we remain generous and patient, kindness inevitably reveals itself.” John O’Donohue ‘n Diep onderliggende, allesdeurdringende goedheid … alhoewel die woord “kindness” – die betekenis en blote klank daarvan – nie vir my sy gelyke het in vertalings nie. Die woord “blessing