Archive for December, 2007
Monday, December 17th, 2007
Ancestor Worship
I was recently asked about ancestor worship in a forum I frequent. Yes, I think it’s fair to say that I worship my ancestors. As a modern part of the Gaelic diaspora, my ancestors were kings, heroes of legend, even gods. Their blood flows through my veins. Yes, I honor them greatly and pray to [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Celtic Studies, Druidry, Paganism, Philosophy by Fiacharrey
Monday, December 10th, 2007
The Art of Traveling Light
Being able to travel light is something I consider a virtue. It is the ultimate expression of self sufficiency, of freedom to explore the wilds, to wander the world. There is a site about lightweight backpacking I often turn to, but I just found a site that is much more practical and aimed [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Self Improvement, Sustainable Living by Fiacharrey
Monday, December 3rd, 2007
Grove Tending
I’ve come to call my daily meditative ritual “grove tending,” and is a practice I would like to share with you. The practice is something of a combination of light gardening, walking meditation, journaling, and ritual. It is a quiet and peaceful means to connect to nature and the spirits around us, and to [...]