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.
Whether it's the sound of waves crashing against the rocky shore or a farm bell ringing out over the pasture, inspiration rings within us when the moment is right. In Druidry we often describe the force of feeling inspired as Awen. In this short video I present a primer on the term Awen with two [...]
https://youtu.be/0Wwux9HVM0A To share your experience of Druidry (or any belief/passion/lifestyle) online is to connect with others who share similar stories. When you don't have that connection in your day to day life it's a beautiful way to foster relationships. It also connects you to others who are just starting out their journey. I'm always a [...]
https://youtu.be/xWuW-Pw0suE A few years ago I shared a video that I did reviewing the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids Bard Course. When I had been first contemplating the course, I was frustrated that there was very little online describing the course. I wanted to know if it was right for me. I need to [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwllHm4ltNk The Ovate studies in Druidry encourage you to learn a great deal of material, develop that Inner Grove, and cultivate Nwyfre. Crafting a grimoire or book of shadow is one way to keep track of all this work. Last year I did a video where I described the process I used for making [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8PAJpLl4yQ&t=8s My Ovate studies through OBOD included a great many topics. Each topic provides a different path one could spend a lifetime searching for wisdom and bringing back gifts for your community and family. I'm looking forward to going back again and again to many of these topics. The path I found myself wandering the [...]
Esoteric Moment 