Tag Archives: meditation

Trance 1 – Let’s Do This!

As vacation is almost upon me, I’ve decided to tackle another advanced ADF course – Trance 1.  I’ve been putting off restarting it for awhile.  The main reason was having a baby.  Before that, I was making progress with Ian Corrigan’s Nine Moons program, which supplemented ADF’s Initiate Training Program.  I knew I would have toContinue reading “Trance 1 – Let’s Do This!”

Memories and Meditation

This past weekend, I spent a couple days at different beaches along the St. Lawrence River. On Friday, I put my feet in the public beach at Alexandria Bay. On Sunday, I went swimming with friends at Grass Point State Park. It was a fantastic way to spend some of my remaining vacation, especially asContinue reading “Memories and Meditation”

How Ancient Greek Literature and Yoga Helped Me With Ogham

Although my divination method of choice remains “The Druid Animal Oracle,” I’ve been working to improve my understanding of ogham.  Each day, after I perform my morning or afternoon devotional, I ask for an omen for the day and draw an ogham symbol from a muslin bag.  I’m getting better at interpreting certain symbols and seeingContinue reading “How Ancient Greek Literature and Yoga Helped Me With Ogham”

Sound Energy Healing and the Power of Music

Every one or two months, I treat myself to a massage from my trusted massage therapist in Watertown, NY.  She’s an amazing lady – very open-minded and holistic.  I’m comfortable talking about my religious practice with her, and she’s equally at ease sharing her explorations of meditation, Buddhism, and alternative healing with me.  We approach spiritualityContinue reading “Sound Energy Healing and the Power of Music”

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”

Pagan Parenting: Exploring Yoga with Kids

Ok, so this might not be authentically Druidic, but I really want to add more yoga to my life.  I find the blend of exercise, meditation, and focused breathing to be invigorating!  My life needs more of that.  It’s been a difficult winter, so making the 30+ minute drive to any yoga studio just feels daunting, especiallyContinue reading “Pagan Parenting: Exploring Yoga with Kids”

When Our Inner Bards Fail Us

As part of my devotional, I meditated. I started with a Two Powers, visualizing myself at my inner grove. I felt at peace, and enjoyed feeling the sun on my face. Eventually, images of myself making candles appeared. I’ve been feeling compelled to try that recently. My mind moved to something that has been botheringContinue reading “When Our Inner Bards Fail Us”

North Country Druid: An Afternoon on Wellesley Island

Like most people in America, I spent some time outdoors with my family this Labor Day weekend. We decided to explore one of the larger islands in the 1000 Islands – Wellesley Island. We chose to take a late afternoon hike on one of the shorter trails at the Minna Anthony Nature Center. We arrivedContinue reading “North Country Druid: An Afternoon on Wellesley Island”

Yoga in the Forest

Today I did something special. Special for me. I gave myself permission to leave my toddler with my husband for a couple hours so I could do some yoga. The Thousand Islands Land Trust teamed up with River Yoga to offer some “Yoga Treks.” Basically, they were monthly outdoor yoga sessions, each taking place in oneContinue reading “Yoga in the Forest”