Author: mawiedraoi
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A Druid’s Pilgrimage to Brittany continued: Honouring the Path at the Menhir of Kerloas
The Menhir of Kerloas is situated on the western most point of Finistère, situated on the highest point of the Pays d’Iroise and is considered to be the tallest monolith standing anywhere in the world. It really is hard to miss and can be seen from 30km’s away and as many leagues out to sea.…
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A Druid’s Pilgrimage to Brittany: Honouring the Path at the Menhirs of Traonigou
Druids have no shrines except nature. We honour all life and beings on our earthand eek wisdom from myth and honour our ancestors. Traditionally druids professtheir learned wisdom in ritual in ancient groves. Their presence remains enigmatic,though it endures through the ages. In the course of my path, there are certain sites where their voices…
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A Druid’s Ritual at the Spring Equinox
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” Lady Bird Johnson A woman walks along a deserted beach in her sturdy Docs on a pet of an evening in March close to the Equinox. She is alone, there is no partner, no child by her side, not even a dog. She carries nothing, no book, no bag,…
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Chaffinches and Their Villages
Hither, thither, through the sky, turtle-doves and linnets, fly! Blackbird, thrush, and chaffinch gay, hither, thither, haste away! One and all, come, help me quick! Jacob Grimm This morning I watched two Chaffinches forage for seeds in my garden. I was fascinated by their presence there. Both were colourful and I think male, though I am no…
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Abernethy Round Tower & Symbol Stone
Cover art and photos by Mawie Barrett “May Brigid bless the house wherein you dwell. Bless every fireside, every wall and door. Bless every heart that beats beneath its roof. Bless every hand that toils to bring it joy. Bless every foot that walks its portals through. May Brigid bless the house that shelters you.”…