From my New Order of Druids studies: The Relevance of Druidism Today Stubborn reliance on fossil fuels have led to more ecological disasters than I care to count. Landfills are overflowing with refuse that could largely be recycled or reused, including vast amounts of food waste. Deforestation continues to threaten our world even decades after … Continue reading keeping the hearth fire
Druidry
three speeches
Trí labra ata ferr táu: ochán ríg do chath, sreth immais, mola iar lúag. Three speeches better than silence: inciting a king to battle, using alliteration, praise after payment. (M. Daimler, Pagan Portals Brigid)
the draw to druidry (Bardic Course – NOD)
When presented with the question, “What drew you to Druidry?” I have a hard time pinpointing the moment. I feel as though I’ve always been drawn to “Druidish” things, whether it be in the sense of a pull towards Irish myth and culture or in the sense of a connection with the land, sea and … Continue reading the draw to druidry (Bardic Course – NOD)
Nature Awareness I
Nature awareness has three facets: the awareness of nature as it exists around us physically; the awareness of the spirits of nature and their relation to us; and the awareness of the Earth Mother herself, and the other deities who are also her children, and the relation of these beings to ourselves... Find a place … Continue reading Nature Awareness I
OBOD 2nd Triad (Bardic Grade)
The three great melodies of Creation: the wind in the trees, the stream at snowmelt, the cry of a new-born babe. Life calls to Life - in the sigh of the breeze, in the taste of clear water, in the voice of the child. Treasure life and you will find its gifts at every turn. … Continue reading OBOD 2nd Triad (Bardic Grade)
OBOD 1st Triad (Bardic Grade)
Three followers of wisdom: imagination, purpose and endeavor As wisdom grows in your heart, so too do your powers of imagination, your sense of purpose and mission in the world, and your ability to work hard to achieve your goals. Approaching the Forest: Introductory Gwers One
Post-Ritual: The First Oath
I went to Sunset Beach this morning to give the First Oath in the ADF Dedicant Path. I don't believe it's in the most recent text, but I found it in Rev. Michael J. Dangler's "The ADF Dedicant Path Through the Wheel of the Year." Dangler's book describes it as the First Oath, but as … Continue reading Post-Ritual: The First Oath
The First Oath
From the 2005 ed. of The Ar nDraiocht Fein Dedicant Program (now known as Our Own Druidry): In the First Oath the student swears to take up the Three Ways that are the core of our work: Virtue - to do right and live well. Piety - to keep the customs and work of the … Continue reading The First Oath
First Thoughts on the Gwersi
When I joined OBOD, they sent me the intro package in addition to the first 4 gwersi. I barely glanced at the intro package, thinking those gwersi were just truncated versions of the first two "official" gwersi. Good thing I spent some time getting more granular last night, as they are totally NOT truncated, but … Continue reading First Thoughts on the Gwersi
Bardic Grade – OBOD
Just a note that I'm starting - I have the introductory gwersu, as well as the first 8. I'm planning to do my initiation on July's new moon. Notes to follow, and I'm excited to use this in concert with ADF's program and my own self-led studies.
by the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea 