Tag: Druid
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Creativity and Human Nature
“Creativity is part of human nature. It can only be untaught.” Ai Weiwei One of the biggest and most dangerous mistakes we make is to assume that humans are not natural, that we are capable of acting in ways that are unnatural, and that we are somehow separate from nature. The belief in our separateness […]
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Holly: Midwinter Sacred Tree of the Druids
“Of all the trees that are in the wood,The Holly bears the crown.”` Seasonal Carol Decorating homes with holly at Midwinter has its origins in Pre-Christianity. It was in fact a pagan practice. Holly was considered a sacred plant by the Druids. While other plants wilted in winter weather, holly remained green and strong, its […]
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Science and Meditation
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” Amit Ray Meditation is nothing more than an organised and deliberate form of thinking. If you change the way you think, you have the scope to change your behaviour and your emotional experiences. This is the understanding that […]
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The Elderberry Fairie
“…thoughts, beguiled by the fairy song, had in realms afar off been…” James McLoughlin Original children’s tale, written by Isla Skye and illustrated by Francesca Paiocchi.
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The Swan: Symbols of Love, Loyalty and the Soul
Cover art by Walter Crane “Thou art the door of the chief of hospitality, Thou art the surpassing star of guidance, Thou art the step of the deer of the hill, Thou art the step of the steed of the plain, Thou art the grace of the swan of swimming, Thou art the loveliness of […]