I was raised Irish Catholic in a family of farmers and teachers. It was understood that you first loved God, then your neighbors, and then the gifts of the land. Walking the farm was as much a spiritual lesson as economic necessity.
Through a winding and twisty path my relationship with divinity grew and changed. The most important spiritual experiences for me have always been through the land. Whether I was at the farm I grew up on or a park in the city, there was a peace and sublime pleasure in the natural world that I could not, and still cannot, replicate in any other setting. So the Earth is now my temple and priestess.
Druidry has been the easiest way I can relate my spiritual life and experiences with others. I am currently working on my Ovate grade through OBOD. I work mostly as a solitary Druid. My community comes from talking and learning with folks online through YouTube, this blog, and social media. Some Druids feel that the path is more a philosophy or a way to honor their history and ancestry. But, for me it is my primary expression of spirituality and is all the religion I need right now.
https://youtu.be/bhgqhEk_cWE Wisconsin is a lush place. We receive a great deal of rain most years, have four distinct seasons, and feature a vast canvas of different ecosystems from wetlands to Oak savannas to deep forests. This vibrant and green place is home to a multitude of amazing plants. Even in the city, the native flowers [...]
The regular hosts on the YouTube channel Pagan Perspective answered a question about tattoos in August from Yucca. The question was, "Do any of you have tattoos? If so do they have any particular significance in your practice? What are your general views on the subject?" I thought this was an excellent question and decided [...]
Changing your physical space is a beautiful, easy way to change your perspective. To bring in more Awen and new energy to manifest the very best in my life I spent a whole weekend with Brad changing our front room, or our Solarium. This is the room where we keep our house plants. I also [...]
Snow is one of my most favorite things. I am ecstatic when the first flakes fall and wish fervently for snow on my birthday at the beginning of December. Luckily, I live in Wisconsin which is known for it's deep, snowy, winters and large snowflakes that glisten as they drift slowly through the skies to [...]
It's been a crafty week. I just finished my walking staff at the beginning of the week. Yesterday, I finished my crane bag. 😀 As many of you know, I'm currently working on my Ovate grade through OBOD. One of the early lessons encourages you to make your own magical bag called a crane bag. [...]
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