I’ve talked about my feelings about St. Patrick’s Day in the past, as well as my reasons for celebrating it as Irish Heritage Day instead. I’ve also shared, and will share again, Morgan Daimler’s excellent post on what we do know about St. Patrick, his history, snakes, etc. Each year, I continue to see theContinue reading “Ways to Celebrate Irish Heritage Day Without Gnashing Your Teeth about St. Patrick and Perpetuating Bad History”
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What is Central to Druidism and How Buddhism Helped me Reflect
I recently watched a documentary called “When the Iron Bird Flies: Tibetan Buddhism Arrives in the West.” It was both informative and inspirational. Although Druidism, largely informed by Gaelic Polytheism, is my spiritual home, Buddhism has always interested me. I often find myself watching documentaries about it and reading about it when I can (although I remainContinue reading “What is Central to Druidism and How Buddhism Helped me Reflect”
“The Celts” – A Review
A grovie recently brought a documentary on Hulu to my attention. It’s called “The Celts” and you’re able to watch it free online! With six fifty minute episodes, I decided to give it a go while marathon nursing my little one (growth spurt, I guess?). Narrated by John Morgan, it spans Celtic history from thatContinue reading ““The Celts” – A Review”
Celtic Rituals – A Book Review
Last night, while attempting to do my Nine Moons Retreat, I took some time to focus on my studies and finished a book I’ve been reading in bits and pieces for months – Celtic Rituals An Authentic Guide to Ancient Celtic Spirituality by Alexei Kondratiev. While I’m always wary of anything claiming authenticity, Kondratiev hasContinue reading “Celtic Rituals – A Book Review”
Author M. A. Phillips 