I was in high school when I started to seriously study and practice any form of Paganism. I was solitary except for a few experiments with an equally curious friend. I didn’t meet any other Pagans in person until college. The introductory books did not prepare me for the diversity in our community. IContinue reading “Perceptions”
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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”
Starting a Druidic Study Group: A Virtuous Guide
As my current readers know, I started a Druidic study group a few years ago that eventually blossomed into an official ADF Protogrove. We’ve been very successful so far, and I think a lot of that has to do with taking things slowly and beginning as a study group. Now I’m seeing more and moreContinue reading “Starting a Druidic Study Group: A Virtuous Guide”
30+ Examples of Christian Privilege — Everyday Feminism
Just a quick share today. I’m super busy with appointments and breastfeeding! My friend RavynStar shared this link on her FB last night. I found myself nodding in agreement and feeling frustrated with the status quo. Who knows what religion, if any, my daughter will embrace, but it’s annoying to think that she may haveContinue reading “30+ Examples of Christian Privilege — Everyday Feminism”
Pregnant Pagan: The Question of Raising Children in a Pagan Home
A figurine from my mother and baby’s first photo on our family altar. Photo by Grey Catsidhe, 2012 I can’t remember the first time I considered raising a future child Pagan. When I started down the polytheistic path, I was still quite young and wasn’t even sure I wanted to have kids. I have memoriesContinue reading “Pregnant Pagan: The Question of Raising Children in a Pagan Home”
Focusing on What Really Matters
Christmas has come and gone, and I know I’m not alone in the Pagan community as I breath a big sigh of relief. While celebrants often feel a sense of regret or let-down that Christmas is over, I am thrilled to be out of such a stressful period. For the last few years, December hasContinue reading “Focusing on What Really Matters”
Teaching Children About Winter Holidays with “Lights of Winter”
Even before learning about my pregnancy, I’ve been collecting books for my future child. Of course, some of this collection includes kid-friendly mythology and history. I imagine this time of year being a bit confusing for the little one. Public schools are full of Christmas. The rest of my family celebrates Christmas, albeit some moreContinue reading “Teaching Children About Winter Holidays with “Lights of Winter””
The Druidic Study Group Moves Toward Ritual
If you’ve been reading my blog for the past year, you know I’ve been working towards building an ADF Druidic community here in the North Country. It started in June with a “coffee hour,” and progressed into a few study group meetings – the first in Watertown and the second in Carthage. Our Facebook groupContinue reading “The Druidic Study Group Moves Toward Ritual”
Druidic Family Values
With the GOP primary and the upcoming presidential race, there’s been some discussion about family values on the radio. Many of the conservative candidates claim that they represent “family values” in the USA. I always cringe when I hear that. I studied a little (a little) linguistics in college, and I remember one particular lecture aboutContinue reading “Druidic Family Values”
What is a Modern Druid?
I’ve seen some discussion about what a Druid actually is around the Pagan blogosphere. Since I call myself one, albeit of the ditzy variety, I thought I should add my two cents for those who are curious. I want you to know right from the beginning that I understand there is more than one traditionContinue reading “What is a Modern Druid?”
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