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Are you living a life you really believe in, or are you filling in time until your “real life” begins? Are you waiting on marriage, a better job, a new exercise regime or a beautiful house to create an authentic life?  Humans do need to have goals and plans, but it is also destructive to ignore those inner voices telling us what would bring us individual meaning.  In this classic episode, Andrew and PHILIP CARR-GOMM discuss how to start developing your authentic self right now, rather than endlessly kicking that important ball further down the road.  Philip Carr-Gomm is an expert in psychosynthesis, an  “awe-inspiring territory that has the power to transform us”. He believes that something magical happens when the worlds of modern psychology and ancient spiritual teachings are brought together. Philip has studied Druidry extensively and from 1988-2020 was the leader of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He has a degree in Psychology and has trained in psychotherapy, play therapy, Montessori education, yoga nidra, mindfulness meditation and Sophrology. Philip recently created an online school, The Art of Living Well, to offer courses combining psychological and spiritual understanding. If You're Looking for More…. You can subscribe to The Meaningful Life (via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts) and hear a bonus mini-episode every week. Or you can join our Supporters Club on Patreon to also access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests  and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50.  This week supporters will hear: Three Things Philip Carr-Gomm knows to be true.  AND subscribers also access all of our previous bonus content - a rich trove of insight on love, life and meaning created by Andrew and his interviewees. Follow Up Attend Andrew's new men's retreat, Reconnect With Yourself, this autumn in the Brandenberg countryside near Berlin https://andrewgmarshall.com/mens-retreat/  Get Andrew's free guide to difficult conversations with your partner: How to Tell Your Partner Difficult Things https://andrewgmarshall.com/download/  Take a look at Philip Carr-Gomm's website Find out more about the courses offered at Philip's online school, The Art of Living Well Follow Philip on Instagram at @philipcarrgomm and on Facebook at @philip.carrgomm Join our Supporters Club to access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50.  Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall   

  All we have is us! Confluencing of Allies Caroline welcomes long-time ally Heather Roan Robbins, that we may animate all our participatory skills, invoke all our metaphoric allies Nemesis be on speed dial-she who brings down unjust Empire and Unjust Fortune.. “No fortune without a felony!” “Tis the practice of lightning to laugh through the storm….” (Rumi) Heather Roan Robbins M.Th. is a practical, intuitive, choice-oriented astrologer, interfaith minister, and author of the Starcodes Book, the Starcodes AstroOracle Deck, the weekly Starcodes forecast, and contributes to the We Moon calendar. She organizes the Shining Mountains Grove for the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and has an on-line global practice based in Montana. www.roanrobbins.com The post The Visionary Activist Show – Animating Astro*Mytho Participatory Skills appeared first on KPFA.

Druidry is the indigenous spirituality of the islands of Britain, but how does is live in the contemporary world? What are the values and practices that make it so suited to the inflexion point of the moment? Why - and how - does it mesh so well with other, more spiritual traditions? And how does the practice of Will, the honing of intent, create the magic we need to see in our world? This week's guest, Philip Carr-Gomm, has spent his life studying, and writing about all of these things. Philip began studying Druidry as a spiritual path with Ross Nichols, the founder of The Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. Later, he took a degree in psychology from University College London, and trained in psychotherapy for adults at The Institute of Psychosynthesis, in play therapy for children with Dr Rachel Pinney, and in Sophrology – a system of mind-body training for deep relaxation and personal development. He has also trained in Montessori education and founded the Lewes Montessori School. In 1988, he was asked to lead The Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. For thirty two years, he was the Chief Druid of Britain until, in June 2020, he handed on this role to his successor, Eimear Burke. He is now involved in the work of the ACER Integration programme and the Sophrology Institute. He's a prolific author, having written or contributed to over two dozen books, mostly exploring Druidry, but more recently he has written The Gift of Night: A six step programme for better sleep, and Seek Teachings Everywhere: Combining Druid Spirituality with Other Traditions.  He is co-creator of two sets of Celtic Oracle cards and has written the text for two tarot sets. He is host of the magnificent 'Tea with a Druid' which is part of his active, pro-active YouTube channel. On his website, he says, "Something magical happens when the worlds of psychology and spirituality are brought together. Every discipline in psychology helps to reveal the extraordinary nature of the human being, but add the insights of the Perennial Wisdom Tradition – the ancient knowledge and esoteric teachings passed down through the ages – and we enter awe-inspiring territory that has the power to transform us."And this feels perfectly aligned with this podcast, and with the times. So as we head down into the long-nights of the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere and up into the long-days in the south, we offer the wisdom of the grove and the mountain and the river. Philip's website https://philipcarr-gomm.com/The Art of Living Well https://artoflivingwell.org.uk/The Sophrology Institute https://sophrology.institute/The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids  http://www.druidry.org/Tea with a Druid https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnjpTLSK6D733dGegH7n2wLlg-y2NiYF-&feature=sharedPhilips YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipCarrGomm/videosThe Gift of Night https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-gift-of-the-night-a-six-step-program-for-better-sleep-philip-carr-gomm/7408262?ean=9781644119297Seek Teachings Everywhere https://philipcarr-gomm.com/book/seek-teachings-everywhere/The Druidcraft Tarot https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/druidcraft-tarot-use-the-magic-of-wicca-and-druidry-to-guide-your-life-philip-carr-gomm/5068090?ean=9781800691179The Druid Plant Oracle https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-druid-plant-oracle-working-with-the-magical-flora-of-the-druid-tradition-philip-carr-gomm/6048210?ean=9781800691599The Druid Animal Oracle https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-druid-animal-oracle-philip-carr-gomm/5777280?ean=9781800691247

"When I was five, I saw a ghost of a woman clothed in blue walking across the room"Philip Carr-Gomm is an author, psychologist, and Druid leader known for his work in spirituality, nature connection, and personal growth. He served as the Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD) for over 30 years, guiding one of the largest international Druid orders. Philip has written extensively on Druidry, mythology, and meditation, with notable books including The Druid Way and Sacred Places. He combines ancient wisdom with modern psychology, offering insights into living harmoniously with nature and fostering inner peace. Philip is also a speaker and educator, exploring topics like storytelling, ritual, and the intersection of spirituality and mental health.

  Halloween Dark O Moon to New Moon to Election and beyond…. Participatory Astro*Animism Caroline welcomes long-time ally Heather Roan Robbins, that we may all co-navigate, dedicate, envision, Inaugurate the most desirable story…good for the Earth and all her FloraFaunaFungiCitizens… Nemesis be on call… “Nemesis was the goddess of retribution for, evil deeds and undeserved good fortune. She was a personification of dynamic balance aroused in men by those who committed crimes with apparent impunity, or who had undeserved good fortune. Nemesis directed human affairs in such a way as to maintain equilibrium.” (Kinned to Dark Moon Lilith, the balance point, now at 13+ Libra, whose Sabian be “”tuning in to the social dreams which weave the politics of a situation…”) Before Nemesis got a bad rap – she was the destroyer of unjust Empire…. Her name was derived from the Greek words nemêsis and nemô, meaning “dispenser of dues.” “Take the zircon to Foppa – and tell him we ride tonight!” -Richard Farina Heather Roan Robbins M.Th. is a practical, intuitive, choice-oriented astrologer, interfaith minister, and author of the Starcodes Book, the Starcodes AstroOracle Deck, other books, the weekly Starcodes forecast, and contributes to the We Moon calendar. She organizes the Shining Mountains Grove for the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and has an on-line global practice based in Montana. www.roanrobbins.com   *Woof*Woof*Wanna*Play?!?* · www.CoyoteNetworkNews.com · The Visionary Activist Show on Patreon The post The Visionary Activist Show – Halloween Dark O Moon appeared first on KPFA.

Eimear is Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. She is a Storyteller and a Psychologist. She has a deep love of the ancient Irish tales and has a passion for storytelling. In this conversation we talk about the healing power of nature, Eimear's earth-based exploration, her growing community, thin places and thin times. Eimear loves to weave in song and the harp into her stories. She particularly enjoys showing people the sacred sites of Ireland and telling the ancient tales right where they happened. Eimear has private practice as a Counselling Psychologist and her interests in Druidry and psychology have led her to act as a Celebrant, helping people to design and enact meaningful rites of passage. She is licensed to perform legal weddings in the Republic of Ireland and can also offer non legal ceremonies. Eimear is also a Priestess dedicated to Danú in the Fellowship of Isis. She is an Arch Druidess in the Druid Clan of Dana and a member of the Noble Order of Tara. Enjoy! Bain taitneamh as :) Thanks a million, Eimear - Go raibh míle maith agat, a Eimear! www.kilkennydruidry.com www.druidry.org/ eimear_burke_druid on instagram

Send us a textAdrian is a well-known and much-loved Druid of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He is a dear friend. I often join him at Stanton Drew to provide the the equinox and solstice public ceremonies. Everyone is welcome. The link to the Facebook page for dates etc is below.Some years ago, he told me about his experience with Gwyn ap Nudd. I know Ade well and there's very little that phases him but this encounter had a profound effect on him, as he describes here.We also touch on: - what it's like to feel different in this world- the struggles of addiction- finding your true path and much more!I hope you enjoy this chat. Adrian has led a really interesting life and has helped so many people in his role as a counsellor, particularly for people suffering from addictions. We all love his stories and he has a lot of wisdom to impart in this world.⭐️ In the B O N U S episode on Patreon I share a video about the 'Dancing Fairies of Sennen Cove' Cornwall, where I visited in August 2024.SHOW LINKS:Contact Adrianhttp://rooketherapy.co.uk/contact/Ogham Pendantshttp://rooketherapy.co.uk/sacred-oghams/hand-carved-sacred-oghams-wands-necklaces/Ade's workshops with Jo Dunbar, Medical Herbalisthttps://www.botanicamedica.co.uk/walks-workshops/Celebrancyhttp://rooketherapy.co.uk/ceremonies-on-offer/Join us at a public ceremony at Stanton Drewhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558165827994Become a Patron! We have a community called 'The Curious Crew'. If you are looking for exclusive bonus material, monthly zoom chats with like minded folks, access to the Discord channels and joining events with a warm and friendly, like-minded community, please go to:  https://www.patreon.com/themodernfairysightingspodcastIf you'd prefer to support the Modern Fairy Sightings with a one off donation, you can ‘buy me a coffee' and I'd be very grateful

Samhain is Gaelic festival on 1 November marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. According to Irish mythology, Samhain (like Bealtaine) was a time when the 'doorways' to the Otherworld opened, allowing supernatural beings and the souls of the dead to come into our world; while Bealtaine was a summer festival for the living, Samhain "was essentially a festival for the dead". We explore this and some spooky tales with our guest Seán Clancy who has many titles including Accredited Seanachaí (traditional Gaelic storyteller/ historian), Irish Pagan, Druid, ITGA Tour Guide, The Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids (OBOD) member, Organic Farmer, Hill of Uisneach Guide, Photographer for fun, Chartered Engineer with Westmeath Councuil and most importantly a Dad & Husband.If you would like to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee Tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me in welcoming author and Pagan Priest, John Beckett onto the pod! He is answering all of our pagan questions! Yahoo! John is a Druid in the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, a member of Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF), a member of the Denton Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, and a former Vice President of CUUPS Continental. He's been writing, speaking, teaching, and leading public rituals since 2003. His books The Path of Paganism (2017) and Paganism In Depth (2019) are published by Llewellyn Worldwide. He is the co-editor of The Book of Cernunnos (2023) published by ADF.   John can be found on his website Under the Ancient Oaks (https://undertheancientoaks.com/), on his Patheos blog (https://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/), and Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   John lives in the Dallas – Fort Worth area and earns his keep as an engineer. We sat down together via Zoom to record this conversation. 

For our first Local Legends episode of Series 5, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with Stephen G. Rae, the Bard of Cumberland.Though he was born in Scotland, Stephen has deep family links in Cumberland. He spent a lot of time there as a child, and, once he'd grown up, he settled there, slowly but surely developing a deep understanding and love of Cumbria and its many mysteries. As you'll hear, Stephen has led a fascinating life, accumulating a whole load of qualifications including BAs in Botany and Fine Art, as well as training as a Buddhist monk and as a Bard with the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.He's also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a really talented painter, and makes films with both Bardsea-Green Films and Land of Lore films, inspired by strange tales, legends, and local traditions. As a writer, he's written books, including his new collection of Haikus, often I stop, and look back, and his monthly articles on Cumbrian folklore for Cumbria magazine are awesome, as are his daily posts on Twitter, where he keeps the fires of folklore burning.Settle in then for a chat that includes reflections on social media and organised religion, leprechauns and boggarts, dragons, Cumbria's legendary archer Adam Bell, and much more besides.To learn more about Stephen and his work, do visit his website at https://bardofcumberland.com where you'll find links to all of his various doings, and we'll be back on Monday with our brand new episode all about the history and folklore of Dorset. The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Creations Paths, Charlie and Brian delve into the concept of unity and what it truly means. They explore the idea that real unity doesn't come from conformity, but from the diversity among people, especially within spiritual practices such as druidry and other pagan traditions. They discuss personal experiences and emphasize the importance of maintaining distinctiveness while finding common ground. The episode also challenges the authoritarian mindset often found in religious and ethical discussions, advocating for an open, respectful dialogue that values different perspectives.Tips or Donations here: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/Transcript:[00:00:00] Charlie- New: In this time of gathering, coming together, there's a lot of talk of unity. We talked about it a bit on the last episode. I feel it's something we really need to dive into and really ask ourselves the question. What. Is unity? Today on Creations Paths. Intro hello everyone. My name is Charlie I am a non-binary scifi fantasy writer. I guess I should also say practicing Druid. I never know how to do the intros for these things. I'm joined as usual. By my husband, Brian. [00:00:41] Brian - New: Hello. [00:00:42] Charlie- New: Today we're going to be talking about unity about coming together. And what does this actually mean? I touched on it a bit in the last episode. I'm going to reiterate it here. Cause I don't think it can be said enough because I really do love the Hey Galean understanding of unity that: unity is impossible between people who are all the same. If something is all the same, it is. Conforming it is. Conformity. Not a unity. You can only unite disparate parts. Diversity is required for unity. If there's no diversity. There is no unity. This is something that I feel like the church. I kind of understood a little bit back in the day. Where there was unity on the essentials of the creed and practice kind of differed a little bit from here there and yonder and. The things that weren't set in stone in the creeds there was leeway on. Of course that didn't last forever. For those of us who are involved in druidry and other. Pagan and Cristo pagan endeavors. Diversity is the norm. No two Druids probably practice the same. Even if we're in the same order. There are. Pagan Druids, Christopagan Druids, animistic, Druids, people like me, who. I don't see a distinction between animism and panentheism so I use those words interchangeably. I honestly don't really see a difference between them. Maybe that should be an episode in and of itself. We have theistic non-theistic. True. It's we have secular Druids, which is actually a thing in Wales, which by the way, the, , Welsh put their national channel up on the internet for free, for anybody to watch. So if you want to actually watch. The national ish death fog. Fog in. Whales, you can do that. And it is an interesting thing to watch. But that is actually a secular order of Druids that are meeting their. That might sound weird to our ears. But this is the diversity that we have in the community. No matter what your practice is. We all unite about something. Around something. And I'm going to use drudgery here is the main example for this. Cause I think it's easiest to see. In drudgery because we all connect over one central idea and that is the outlet. We are gathered. Under the breadth of inspiration. That divine force that is moving through the cosmos. Bringing all things into being. The great song of the universe. We all experience. The Alwyn differently. And we speak about it differently. It works within us and a great diversity of manners so that we make all. Types of art. And other creative. Activities from it. It inspires our lives are living. It inspires us. To be inspirations to others yet, we're all United in this one charge. We seek. The Awen. That is special. Even if we see it differently, even if we have a different understanding of it or a different way of working with it. We have this thing in common. This one thing. In common. That unites us. It doesn't matter. If you're. A member of the. Ancient. Order of Druids in America. Or the order of bards Ovates and Druids or any of the probably hundreds of druidic orders that exist throughout the world. We have this one thing in common. In common. Let's say that again. In common. Not. In conformity. [00:04:32] Brian - New: That's where we can talk. About. What unity is not. It is not homogeny. Homogeny is everything is blended together and becomes one. It becomes a thing. That isn't unity. That is. A one thing. In fact, a lot of its distinct parts. are lost. are no longer distinct. Unity binds together. Those different things, but it still allows. Distinct voices distinct notes. Within it. If you think back to Some of the stuff we were talking about yesterday. We touched on unity a little bit. There is. Peace. But those notes are still there. Being a chef, I go back to, Cooking. as a great example. Of what it is. In a dish, you have these different ingredients. That you're bringing together in unity. To create. a, dish. Each element. Still has its flavor that it contributes. Each element should be able to still stand on its own. Otherwise, it's homogeny. [00:05:38] Charlie- New: As we were talking about the great song of the universe. Very few songs only have one instrument, no cords. There are songs that do. But they're rare. We generally have a melody and a harmony and a countermelody. Cords are the underpinning of most Western music is we think of the chords first and then the notes. Second. That coming together. Different voices. Is what makes the music beautiful? It's what makes it haunting powerful. It's what. Gives meaning to the songs. That's what gives meaning to the song of life. I've never really understood this terror that some people have. When others don't share their particular religious beliefs. Most of my work I do with Bridget. I also. Work a lot with Mary and Jesus, but mostly it's with Bridget. I don't. Care. If anyone else. That I'm talking to dealing with whatever. It's talking about Brigid of Kildare. or the goddess Brigid. Or. If they even think of her at all, if she's just a character from Irish mythology or. I non entity to them. I don't care. Because I know what she is to me, and I know the work that I have to do, and it's not my job or anyone's job to. Convince other people. That they should. Work for work with, or. Have devotion to Bridget. I've always felt that way about my Christian faith. As well. Jesus said that they'll see our light they'll. By our works they'll know us. The apostle said that by our love, they will know that we're of God. I remember as a kid being taken out to go door to door. It felt weird to try to proselytize. Other people. Why. What is the point of that? Jesus said I have all of those that you gave me and I have not lost one of them. My sheep, hear my voice. Well, if Jesus is calling and people aren't hearing. There's nothing I can do or say that's gonna. be more profound than the divine being. Making a call you know what I'm saying? It never quite made sense to me. And I think it's because of this. Sense of inadequacy or fear of being wrong? None of us wants to ever be wrong. About anything. It's not a good feeling when you get corrected. Some of us take correction better than others, but it's never a good feeling when you realize that you misspoke or you misunderstood something. You have just a moment of embarrassment, if not shamed, depending on how you've been raised. And so we don't want to ever feel like we are wrong. So we want people to conform to our ideas. Because if they also. Agree 100% with me. Then how can I be wrong? If they disagree with me, that might mean that I'm wrong. And I can't be wrong. That would be it. a hit to my ego that I just can't take. Right. So we. Try to force those thoughts on other people. We try to force those ideas on other people. We tried to bring that conformity about and in, so doing, we erase any chance we could possibly have. For unity. Some of the deepest conversations I've ever had about Jesus have actually been with Jewish friends of mine who don't believe that Jesus was the Messiah, but do believe that he was a Jewish rabbi in the first century. We have a lot of very disparate views about who this person was and what he means to the divine economy. Salvation in general, we have very different views. Those differences of opinion. Never made me question whether or not I was right. The greatest danger. To unity in my humble opinion. Is certainty. Certainty is it. Horrible thing. I've rarely ever felt it in my life. In the few times I did, I immediately assumed I was wrong. Turns out I was. Certainty is a lie that we tell ourselves. That this is 100% absolutely. The truth, capital T the truth. [00:09:52] Brian - New: It's part of permanent thinking. So I like to call it. Where. lot of individuals like to think, because this thing is in this moment. It always has been and always will be. Like it's permanently this thing no, it is this in this moment. It may change. Hopefully we'll change. Odds are. Yeah. It will change. [00:10:14] Charlie- New: Nothing is permanent. Nothing is permanent. . came to that. Opinion long before I got deep into Buddhism. It started with, I was raised in evangelical Christianity I really. Knew since I was a kid that I wanted to be a pastor, I wanted to be a preacher, that's the calling that I felt. In my heart. And so I thought it was very important for me to study. To learn. The more I studied, the more I learned, the more I found a diversity of thought. I found. People disagreeing with each other. I found that the beliefs that I had been raised as the perennial eternal truths of the church, We're very recent. Now recent doesn't mean bad reason doesn't mean wrong. It does. Show. Uh, flaw in the logic when you're telling people this is the way it's always been when this is not the way it's always been. See if we were striving for actual unity. There would be room. For differing opinions. There would be room for differing practice. There would be room for us to sit back and go, here's my encounter with Jesus. Here's my encounter with the holy spirit. What does that mean to you? How does that relate to how you're experiencing things? And instead we have this false prophetic movement. And the church. Where I heard from the Lord and the Lord told me blank. Now everyone better. Believe it because the Lord said it. Really. [00:11:40] Brian - New: I'm sorry, I'm laughing over here because. that goes back. One of my core things. Freewill is a gift from God. So if someone. Tells me, well, the Lord said, therefore, you must comply. I'm like, that's a direct violation of freewill. It self negates at that point. [00:11:58] Charlie- New: Which is why Calvin got rid of free will. [00:12:00] Brian - New: Yeah. This is why a lot of those movements have to get rid of freewill. I was going to say cult, but I didn't want to just, you know, it is. I mean it is cultish. But I didn't, I didn't want to see. We get that bag of worms. If worst comes to worst, we were talking about unity and yeah. [00:12:16] Charlie- New: If nothing else, it's a, it's an authoritarian mindset. If you don't want to use the word cult. It is an authoritarian mindset. To say I have the capital T truth. Especially when dealing with. Ambiguous things. Politics religion. Certain aspects of ethics and morality. Get into gray areas, which is why there's always that like limb is Rob. Uh, argument, right? It was it wrong to steal a loaf of bread? Yeah. I mean, these are arguments we've had for a long time. For him to say. Augustine wrote an entire book online where he labeled hundreds of different types of lies, and then went through the question of, are these good, bad or evil? And oh, that's a lot of time worrying about things, [00:13:02] Brian - New: which I could answer. If I standing on one foot. . Judgment belongs to the Lord. Amen. Whew. [00:13:09] Charlie- New: I prefer Hillel's answer. Was it too is way better. But when you find hateful to don't do that to others, the rest is commentary. Yeah. [00:13:17] Brian - New: This goes back to the whole thing with unity. It's. It's those connecting points. It's sometimes distilling bigger things down into their elements. And finding out what is common. And what other connecting common points allowing the rest of it to be what it is. [00:13:34] Charlie- New: Because the real question here isn't actually unity or conformity. The reason we titled this gathering together. What is unity? Is. Gathering. Often. In many people's minds. Intimate, uh, power structure. There's more than one human in the room. We must have a leader. We must have someone who speaks for us. While there's nothing wrong with having a leadership structure, when a leadership structure is necessary. There's a difference in assuming we have to have a leader. You don't always have to have a leader. Sometimes you need a facilitator. Sometimes you need a guide. But you don't always need a leader. You don't need somebody to follow. It's so comforting to follow. They do all the hard work. All you have to do is accept everything that they tell you. Hmm. I don't like that. Because then you have to trust that they actually did the work. One of the things that I learned early on in my life as an evangelical was they hadn't. I remember the first time I read the Bible from cover to cover. And then. Went back to church. And was like, but that's not what it says over here. I was able to see what origin would later say the debates that are happening in there. I've mentioned this before, but in his commentary on. The sermon on the Mount origin says that blessed are the peacemakers. Refers to those who can make peace with the scripture. Against itself. I feel like that's a little bit tongue in cheek on his part, but. It's true. This is a book written over hundreds and hundreds of years. It's not even all book. It's many books that are in conversation with each other. They don't agree. On a lot of things. But they're all describing a shared common experience. There are people who are gathered. Together. Bringing together diverse ideas. Diverse opinions. All seeking for the truth. That requires that diversity of ideas. If we all conform. If we axiomatically, except this is the capital T truth. There's nothing to discuss. There's no conversation. To be had. There's just the conformity. There's just the obedience. If you are somebody who has an authoritarian bent and looking for power, of course, that is. The. Method that you are going to favor. Over any other method? Because it empowers you. Because you were the one with the capital T truth. This is the problem that the Catholic church fell into the Orthodox church and all of the other churches that followed in the reformation. This is the great argument that ends up breaking out amongst all these people, the Quakers. Because believe it or not, fundamentalist, Quakers appeared. That said, no, we can't even have music. At our services. Which is an opinion. It's one that I would debate vigorously, but if that's your belief, I've been to silent services. They're beautiful. I've been to services with music. They're beautiful. We used to attend the church of the good shepherd in Berkeley, California, and often, almost every Sunday. They did a sung mass. The whole entire service was sung from start to finish. All of the prayers, the whole thing, and it was beautiful. That doesn't mean it's the right. Way. ' see, this is. Where. Unity becomes a dangerous thought. When you think that we're trying to find the right way. The way. You're going to start telling people that they can't believe the way that they want to practice the way that they want to live, the way that they want to. It's all in service of insecurity. Any time somebody tells you this is the absolute 100% God's honest truth. No, that they are about to try to take authority over you. That's it. It's a power play. Because. Jesus tells us that he is the way. The truth and the life. He doesn't tell us that his teachings are the way, the truth of the life. They're found in a person. Why are they found in a person because then you have to have a relationship with them. And do you know what there is no canonical version of a relationship? We've been married for. Decades. Like I say the actual number. Even saying decades feels. Like they feel old. But we've been married for a really long time. I'm sure. My understanding of our relationship is different from your understanding of our relationship. If you asked any of our friends that have known us for a long time, They would tell you different stories about our relationship. Too, because of what they have seen from the outside, the little bits that they've seen. But relationships. Our diverse opinion. Each party has their own opinion. You can try to say, well, God's opinion has to be right. Again, read the book. We are told that there is a flood because God repented of making humankind. Oh, ouch. That's an owey. But it's in the book right now. I have to accept to every line. That's in this book is 100% God's honest truth. We've god changed his mind about making human beings. That we shouldn't have existed. And decided to wipe us out. And then decided, well, I guess a few of us can live. We see throughout the scripture, a God that changes. His mind. [00:19:01] Brian - New: It's the fascinating part of the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. when actually read. God sets up. One thing changes their mind. And then, [00:19:09] Charlie- New: well, he and Abraham to beta. I have a big debate. Yeah. If there's a hundred righteous men, are you still going to do it? Yeah. How about 10. 10 righteous. And he's, they're gonna just turn the city. Um, I guess that. There's one, if there's just one righteous person in all of the city. So we're going to do it. Uh, I guess not. So what's got to do. Finds an end run around the argument and sends angels in, just get the one righteous family out of the town. So it can be destroyed anyway, that's a very relational story. Do you get, you know what I'm saying? And we're not even going to talk about like did fire and brimstone literally rain down from the heavens or anything. That's a moot point. That's not the point at all. That's the drama. That's the Michael bay element. The whole point of the story is this relational experience. All of the profits have a relationship with God. and his EQL yells back. It was Moses. You need to go save these hula Moses, cause I'm not worthy. I can't talk. And he's like here. Cured. Yeah, you can talk. It wasn't like he couldn't actually talk, but I mean, you're just like, I'm not an eloquent speech speaker. He was like, here. Medic rough on your tongue. Now, you know, Those Isaiah. Jose wasn't oh yeah. For Moses. Was your brother. Yeah, that's right. Yeah. Do you have a brother? To Aaron we'll do it. Yeah. Yeah. And. And the real secret is Marianne will do everything in there. Moses and Aaron will take the credit. Okay. Again, read the story. Yeah. Well, not everything, but a lot of it. How's the phrase goes behind every. Powerful male is secretly actually a female holding them up. Did Moses this case quite literally. . Since these are relational stories. When you went to take them. For Beetham 100% is true. And must be accepted. You lose that relationship and the whole point and purpose of them collapses. This is true with any kind of a community. [00:21:04] Charlie- New: I understand having standards in your community. We should have standards. I don't want violent people. In my community. , [00:21:13] Brian - New: this is part of the essential of unity. There is. The core, common connecting parts, the parts that actually connected each member together, the core. Usually the court is very small. You can think of it as in like the difference between smoke. Versus a cloud. Versus your breath. At the core, they all have oxygen in there. So the oxygen is the common gas. That makes them altogether, even other different things. Yeah. It's that? You have the corn. Th that's a unity, but the rest of it. It's personal practice. [00:21:54] Charlie- New: I had a friend coming to me recently and asked me if I could teach him magic. He knew that I'd been a practitioner for most of my life. Asked if I could teach him. What's been interesting seeing the scene. What feels like his surprise. in that I'm trying to help him discover the path that you should walk down. I'm not. I'm trying to make him be a Druid. Practice Druidry. Practice any form of Irish or Celtic spirituality. I made some offers of different paths. We found the one that he was most interested in and that's the one. That I have a lot of knowledge in, cause I'm practiced hermeticism for quite some time and still kind of consider myself a hermedicist in a lot of ways. But then started showing him the diversity, even there. And in that field. That is the strength of it. There isn't a canonical text. That you'd look to. That tells you, this is how you do it. Here's a shared language. That's what you're learning. And that way you can talk to other practitioners and share your experiences and try to learn how to do things better. But there isn't really a singular way to do it. We will all find our guides, guardians and gods differently. Whether we find them at all. Some of us will just work with. An amorphous force. Or just to look at it as a psychological trick that we play on ourselves to help us to get to the places we want to go. Can I tell you which of. Those is right. True. No. I can't. I wish I could. I think that'd be kind of nifty if we had a magic meter, like they do in a lot of fantasy movies. TV series. Right. But we don't. I can't tell you which of these it is. So why would I pretend. That I have found the right way. The only way. What I'm looking for in any community that I gather with. Is a diversity of opinions. I don't want it to be confrontational. I don't think confrontation is. The best way to. Have a discussion or a debate. But I love a good lively debate. I have several friends that that's pretty much all we do is debate. And are you about things? Two of my best friends actually are. Atheists. We have profound debates about faith and spirituality and religion. Whether or not, it means anything. We're should mean anything or could mean anything. We're friends. We're very different in so many ways, but we're still friends. We still have that unity. Because our friendship. Is the most important thing, the comradery that we have with each other. The fact that we know that we can have an honest. Dialogue. And not have hurt feelings about. We don't say hurtful mean things to each other. We. Question. And challenge each other. We know that we're all always doing it for the best of reasons. We respect each other's opinions. I can respect why they believe the things that they believe and they respect. Y, I believe the things that I believe. That is the ground bed of unity. Now if either one of us came forward with an authoritarian. Now, this is the absolute 100% truth. Oh, there'd be a fight. And there should be. Because certainty. I've said this before, and we'll say it again. Is almost the easiest way to know that you're wrong. Because certainty. Cuts off the questions. And in the end, if you're not asking questions, You're not finding answers. That's really what it's about. Being in a place where you can ask those questions. And good spirits. In a way. That helps everyone to grow and be better. That's what it means to gather together. And that's what real unity is. I hope. This conversation has helped you out. I hope it's meant something to you. If it has, please share this episode with somebody else that you think would like it, or put it up on your social media, . Really does help us out a lot. If you haven't already head over to https://www.creationspaths.com/ . Join. Our community over there. Trying to get some conversations started and. Really trying to. Build something together where we can have these conversations. That aren't just Brian and I talking into some microphones. Really want to hear you? What you all have to say about these things too. And while you're there, if you happen to have a few dollars, Maybe sign up for a paid membership. It helps us out a lot helps us to keep these episodes coming to you. Also. We'll be doing some classes soon and our paid members are going to get them first and then they'll go out to everybody else. But we really do believe that this should be free. But we got to find some way to pay the bills. Speaking of free. I have a huge resource over https://wisdomscry.com , which is my public journal. It has a lot of my thoughts. Essays on various topics from the last, I don't know, 30 years. Left foot over there. It's constantly being updated and refreshed and soon. We'll have a bunch of new articles about Bridgette. Go up. Want them all to go up together because they are so interrelated and interconnected. That I feel like it'd be better if they all go up together. And so separately. But definitely go over there and check that out and let me know what you think about that too. 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  Full Moon for Full Participation…. Caroline welcomes Heather Roan Robbins for Round 2 of Participatory Anarcho*Astro*Animism…. (with audio contributions from @ruwa4georgia, and Jeff Goldblum reciting George Bernard Shaw, to put liberating lucidity on our work table….) Aug 19th Full Moon (Convention) to Nov. 5th (Election)…. Deeper dedication both magnetizes opportune path-opening, and is psychic self-defense for all beings… Heather Roan Robbins M.Th. is a practical, intuitive, choice-oriented astrologer, interfaith minister, and author of the Starcodes Book, the Starcodes AstroOracle Deck, other books, the weekly Starcodes forecast, and contributes to the We Moon calendar. She organizes the Shining Mountains Grove for the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and has an on-line global practice based in Montana. www.roanrobbins.com     The post The Visionary Activist Show – Full Moon of Participatory Astro Animism appeared first on KPFA.

  Inaugurating a Guiding Narrative- Caroline welcomes long time astro*ally, Heather Roan Robbins, that we further open the portals for the guiding Mythological to suffuse the political… Magnetizing, animating and spiraling forth the Participatory Astro Mytho Story we are electing… We shall honor moral complexities (with nuance and critique). Native American Flanagan, who opposed the pipeline, will be the next Governor of Minnesota. And Walz chose her. Spiral dance to eventual goodness. July 21st Full Moon to August 4th New Moon-(resonating James Baldwin) to Aug 19th Full Moon-(Convention) to Nov. 5th election…. Psychic self-defense for all beings…   Heather Roan Robbins M.Th. is a practical, intuitive, choice-oriented astrologer, interfaith minister, and author of the Starcodes Book, the Starcodes AstroOracle Deck, other books, the weekly Starcodes forecast, and contributes to the We Moon calendar. She organizes the Shining Mountains Grove for the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and has an on-line global practice based in Montana. www.roanrobbins.com   The post The Visionary Activist Show – Inaugurating a Guiding Narrative appeared first on KPFA.

Discover the world of the Ogham script, an ancient form of writing developed by the Celts in Ireland during the early centuries CE. Characterized by linear strokes carved into stone and wood, Ogham is one of Ireland's earliest known alphabets. In this video, we explore its historical origins, cultural significance, and modern interpretations within Paganism. We'll tackle: * The scholarly debate on Ogham's origins and its development. * The significance of Ogham inscriptions found across Ireland and the British Isles. * The role of the Book of Ballymote in preserving Ogham knowledge. * The modern neo-pagan practice of Ogham divination and its tree associations. CONNECT & SUPPORT

More than one third of adults suffer from insomnia or some other kind of sleep disorder. Left unaddressed, lack of sleep can lead to debilitated health, lowered resilience, and decreased performance in all aspects of life. Psychologist, author and spiritual teacher Philip Carr-Gomm's latest book is The Gift of the Night. The book combines an extensive knowledge of sleep science and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with techniques drawn from spiritual traditions and insights from the emerging field of psychedelic therapy. In this episode, Andrew and Philip discuss the sleep difficulties that can come with growing older, reframing your understanding of sleeplessness, and some of the practical techniques that can create a better night's sleep. This is Philip Carr-Gomm's second appearance on The Meaningful Life.  Philip is an expert in psychosynthesis, an  “awe-inspiring territory that has the power to transform us”. He believes that something magical happens when the worlds of modern psychology and ancient spiritual teachings are brought together. He has studied Druidry extensively and from 1988-2020 was the leader of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He has a degree in psychology and has trained in psychotherapy, play therapy, Montessori education, yoga nidra, mindfulness meditation and sophrology. Philip recently created an online school, The Art of Living Well, to offer courses combining psychological and spiritual understanding. Subscriber Content This Week If you're a subscriber to The Meaningful Life (via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Patreon), this week you'll be hearing: Unhelpful Myths About Sleep. Three Things Philip Carr-Gomm knows to be true. AND subscribers also access all of our previous bonus content - a rich trove of insight on love, life and meaning created by Andrew and his interviewees. Follow Up Download Andrew's new FREE guide: How to Tell Your Partner Difficult Things. Read Philip Carr-Gomm's new book, The Gift of the Night: A Six-Step Program for Better Sleep. Listen to Philip Carr-Gomm's 2021 interview with Andrew on Creating an Authentic Life Take a look at Philip Carr-Gomm's website  Find out more about the courses offered at Philip's online school, The Art of Living Well Follow Philip on Instagram at @philipcarrgomm and on Facebook at @philip.carrgomm Read Andrew's new Substack newsletter The Meaningful Life, and join the community there. Join our Supporters Club to access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50. Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall 

Have a seat in the Magick Kitchen this Christmas with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Kristoffer Hughes, creator of the Yuletide tarot and author of the Book of Druidry. Hear our personal tarot readings with the Yuletide tarot deck, and learn more about Druidry from the Chief Druid of the Anglesey Druid Order in Wales himself. Kristoffer is a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He is a teacher, writer, workshop leader, and guest speaker. Learn more about Kristoffer Hughes and the Angelesey Order here. Buy his books here or at your local indie bookstore. Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Readings, and Spiritual Mentoring.Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast by joining at the Initiate tier or higher in Elyse's Magical Living Community. Start your free trial here: patreon.com/elysewellesJoin the newsletter: seekingnumina.comView courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shopBook a tarot reading here: booking.appointy.com/seekingnuminaAbout Your HostsHerbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow Witch, Occultist, Blogger & Author Leandra Witchwood has 25+ years of working knowledge in the Craft. Her training began with Ceremonial Magick evolving into a more organic free-form style of Witchcraft. Her work includes Magickal Herbalism, Tea Magick, Shadow Work, and Kitchen Witchery. Leandra also writes books on Witchcraft. Learn more at www.LeandraWitchwood.com  or www.TheMagickKitchen.comElyse Welles is a Greek-Egyptian and American earth intuitive witch and author. An initiate of the eclectic Faery Tradition, her practice is centered on connections to land spirits and sacred places (numina). She is also a monthly columnist for The Wild Hunt and Witch Way Magazine. Her debut novel, "What the Water Remembers," a paranormal mystery that empowers witches in and out of the broom closet, releases in autumn 2024. With ten years of experience, she teaches witchcraft workshops online, tours Greece's sacred sites, and is an intuitive tarot reader. Learn more @seekingnumina on Instagram, and seekingnumina.comConnect with Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen Pantry: a free and paid community where you're invited to a library of Table Talk bonus episodes with us! Join through either of our private communities: The Rebel Mystic by Leandra Witchwood and Magickal Living with Elyse Welles. Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and sign up for her newsletter, read her articles, and view her tours and retreats to Greece at seekingnumina.com. Follow Leandra @leandrawitchwood on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok and find her blog and books at leandrawitchwood.com.Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast

This week I am joined by Philip Carr-Gomm, the previous Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids (OBOD) for a fireside chat style episode of Into the Cauldron. Philip began studying Druidry as a spiritual path with Ross Nichols, the founder of The Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. Later he took a degree in psychology from University College London, and trained in psychotherapy for adults at The Institute of Psychosynthesis, in play therapy for children with Dr Rachel Pinney, and in Sophrology – a system of mind-body training for deep relaxation and personal development. We talk about the Order, the cycles of nature & wheel of the year and the process of using nature as a way of returning to one's sense of home & hearth as well as his journey creating Druidcraft Tarot. OBOD is the most popular Neodruidic order in the world and bases its initatory system on the concept of the three roles of bards, ovates and druids originally from the writings of the ancient Greek historian and geographer Strabo, who in his Geographica, written in the 20s CE, stated that amongst the Gauls, there were three types of honoured figures: the poets and singers known as bardoi, the diviners and specialists in the natural world known as o'vateis, and those who studied "moral philosophy", the druidai. It is also partly based on the Welsh Gorsedd of Bards. Check out Philip's website here: https://philipcarr-gomm.com/ Check out OBOD's website here: https://druidry.org/ Interested in Esoteric Scholarship & historical Occult practice? Check out our flagship training program: https://www.mystai.co.uk/omm Follow Mystai in all your usual places:

In this episode, we will look at historical and existing stone circles, barrows or mounds, and wells. We will discuss their previous and current functions, how we can connect with them, and use them in our practice, as well as how to create your own stone circle, barrow, or well to build your own practice. OBOD Podcast: Druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

In this episode, we will explore the Ogham in Druidry. It is difficult to explain visual images over an auditory medium like a podcast, so feel free to search the internet. I talk about the history of the Ogham, how it was used in the past, and many ways it can be used today in our spiritual practice. Like everything in Druidry, there are many layers to how we can approach any subject. I hope you enjoy!OBOD Podcast: Druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

In this episode, we will explore the concept of liminality in space and time in Druidry. This is an important concept with applicability to many aspects of our life, both in our day to day workings and in our spiritual practice. OBOD Podcast: Druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

In this episode, we talk about the Element of Spirit. We can look to see how spirit it present in everything around us and explore how to connect to it. We can see how it helps us realize our place in time and the environment around us. I also have a wonderful spiritual experience in the woods in the creative section at the end. I hope you enjoy. OBOD Podcast: Druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

In this episode, we will explore the element of Air and take a look at how it is present in your life. We will discuss how you can develop a relationship and understanding of Air from a Druid perspective.OBOD Podcast: Druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

In this episode, we will explore the element of Earth and how we can relate to it and utilize it in our daily Druid practice. I hope this inspires you to explore and acknowledge all the ways the element of Earth is present in your life.OBOD Podcast: Druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

In this episode, we explore the element of Fire and take a look at how it is important in Druidry. We also look at how you can understand it and connect with it in your daily Druid practice.OBOD Podcast: Druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

The 5 elements of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit are concepts that are used in Druidry and other forms of paganism. In this episode, we will look at why they are integral to Druid practices and spirituality, and how you can develop a connection to them in your daily life. OBOD Podcast: Druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

In this episode, we will look at the importance of trees an plants as they are intertwined into many aspects of Druidry. Entities and objects we frequently take for granted can become a significant part of our spiritual practice, if we only open up to the knowledge of them and develop a connection to their world. OBOD Podcast: druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

The concept of animism is inherent in all druid practices and belief systems. It is the belief that all things are living, have spirit, and can be interacted with. Many practices around the world utilize the concept of animism. In this episode, we will explore what it means and how we can approach it to enhance our experience with everything around us. OBOD Podcast: druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

The Awen is a concept that is integral to many druid practices. In this episode, we will look at the mythology of it's origin, what it is, and how to connect to it and use it in your daily Druidry practice. OBOD Podcast: druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro

Whether one is in the Bard, Ovate, or Druid section of studies, has completed them all, or is just exploring this path, there are many ways to apply the principles of each grade, and Druidry as a whole, to every day life. In this episode, we will explore how to do this, and what it may look like.Moonleaf's Druid Podast:https://open.spotify.com/show/4iI9k4ZzBQysXizO7uzNIP?si=8feed0fb97c041f2OBOD Podcast: druidcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oCjMM415YxsHOjgua9bRC?si=5af6d8a32ba64772Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outromusic credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

Samhain was the liminal time of the year that represented many things to the ancient Celtic people, and to the Druids and other pagans today. This episode explores the various mythologies behind the holiday and why it is celebrated today in Druidry. Many know it as Halloween, but where did the practices of Halloween come from and what's the story of their origin? Come on in and find out...just keep an eye out for the fae!Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

When one hears the title of Bard, many ideas may come to mind. perhaps a minstrel playing a musical instrument entertaining partygoers, or a poet reciting line and verse retelling a mythological story. In Druidry, the Bard is the entrance on the path of exploration, discovery, connection, and expression of how one connects to the world, both large and small. By tapping into the inspiration of the Awen, and learning about the elements, mythology, creative expression, performance of ceremony and applying oneself to these teachings, a new foundation is built to foster success and a new way of interacting with the world around you.Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

Today, we will look at the role and function of the Druid and how the Druid works within the entire practice of Druidry as a whole. The Druid incorporates the aspects and practices of the Bard and the Ovate into their advanced discipline and role. Teachers, scholars, priests, and more. They guide society and leaders, they serve many roles in government and with the community. This is where it all comes together. Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

The Ovate is the one sees into the unseen; the one who has knowledge of the unknown. On this episode, we will look into the history and function of the Ovate, and explore what their practice looks like today. Prepare yourself, as we delve into the murky depths of the soul, existence, and reality. Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

The Wheel of the Year is important to many pagans, and Druids are no exception. This is an introduction to the 8 holidays in the Wheel of the Year, with future episodes for each of the 8 holidays, individually. We will look at why we use the Wheel of the Year, what it means, and why it is important in Druidry.Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

Many people hear the word "magic" and think of ideas outside the realm of their day to day lives. Druidry focuses on seeing the magic in everything, from small to large, from the flight of a butterfly to the creation of galaxies. Another type of magic we will look at is the alchemical magic of self transformation.Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

Today, we explore the intersection of science, spirituality, and religion. Other spiritual practices tend to isolate religion away from the actual practice of spirituality. But, is it necessary? How is science related to Druidry? Must they be separate or can they be interconnected to bring an all encompassing approach to one's view of the universe? I hope you enjoy!Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

Druidry falls under the umbrella of spiritual practice called paganism. There are many stereotypes about what a pagan is. I hope to clarify some of those misnomers. We will also explore various aspects of spiritual practices in paganism and how they are similar and different amongst some of the different paths. I hope you enjoy!Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

The druids were wiped out in the first century BC by the Romans. This episode explores the resurgence of druid practice from the 18th century to today. Some of the various druid organizations discussed. Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Ancient Order of the Druids in America https://aoda.org/A Druid Fellowship (Ar, nDraiocht Fein) https://www.adf.org/Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

In this first episode, I share a little about my background and how I came to discover Druidry. I provide just a glimpse into what Druidry has done for me. I also talk about what I hope to share with you and how I can help you with this podcast. Thank you!Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

Welcome to the Druid's Grove. If you are interested in the history or present day practices of the Druid's and want to learn more about nature based spirituality, you're welcome to join in. I hope to begin publishing episodes around the end of September 2023. Please subscribe so you get updates every time a new episode is released. From the Grove....Email me with questions or ideas:Thedruidsgrovepodcast@gmail.comOrder of Bards, Ovates, and Druids https://druidry.org/Instagram:https://instagram.com/thedruidsgrovepodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheDruidsGrove/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheDruidsGroveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRsofszAKDy5q2TUeqgLmAIntro/outro music credit: Song: Woods of Imagination. Artist: Nakarada Alexander from Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/

Kristoffer Hughes is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. He is a best-selling author of a number of books, including The Book of Celtic Magic. He's the creator the Celtic Tarot, and his newest book is The Book of Druidry: A Complete Introduction to the Magic & Wisdom of the Celtic Mysteries. His interview with Stephen Kiesling, “Awakening to the Wisdom of the Oak,” is featured in the July/August 2023 issue of Spirituality+Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristoffer Hughes is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. He is a best-selling author of a number of books, including The Book of Celtic Magic. He's the creator the Celtic Tarot, and his newest book is The Book of Druidry: A Complete Introduction to the Magic & Wisdom of the Celtic Mysteries. His interview with Stephen Kiesling, “Awakening to the Wisdom of the Oak,” is featured in the July/August 2023 issue of Spirituality+Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking to Kristoffer Hughes who's the founder and Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He is a teacher, writer, workshop leader, and guest speaker at Pagan conferences, camps, and festivals throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America. Kristoffer has also contributed to Welsh and English television and radio. He's the author of many books and the creator of the Celtic Tarot, as well as a new deck we'll be discussing in this podcast episode. He lives on the isle of Anglesey just off the northern coast of Wales.His website: angleseydruidorder.co.ukKristoffer's Books:The Book of DruidryAs the Last Leaf FallsFrom the Cauldron BornThe Book of Celtic MagicCerridwenNatural DruidryThe Journey Into Spirit: A Pagan's Perspective on Death, Dying & BereavementKristoffer's Oracle Decks:Yuletide TarotCeltic Tarot Bee Tarot (coming out Spring 2024)Thanks for listening. Have a great week. Be the Light!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3286622/advertisement

Today we air the last episode of Flux Season 2. Flux is a FreshEd series where graduate students turn their research interests into narrative-based podcasts. This episode was created by Michael Rumbelow, a PhD student at the University of Bristol. In his Flux episode, Michael takes listeners on a sonic journey to explore block play. He weaves together sounds and ideas to show the power and possibilities of play. I hope you enjoy today's episode. freshedpodcast.com/flux-rumbelow -- Credits: This episode was created, written, produced and edited by Michael Rumbelow. Johannah Fahey was the executive producer. Brett Lashua and Will Brehm were the producers. Vicki Mitchem played Virginia Woolf and Bertha Ronge, Dave Jackson played Friedrich Froebel, Karl Marx, and Charles Dickens, and Simone Datzberger played Melanie Klein. Studio audio technicians were Patrick Robinson and Simon Vause. Thank you and Aray to Sifo Lakaw, chairman of the Association of Pangcah Language Revitalization in Taiwan, Adrian Rooke, Druid of the order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, Gregg Wagstaff, and the National Film Board of Canada, for kindly giving me permissions to use recordings. With many thanks to Professor Alf Coles for educating my awareness. And a special thank you to Gene for the Minecraft interview and stop-motion animation. Sound effects and music credits can be found at freshedpodcast.com/flux-rumbelow -- Learn more about Flux: freshedpodcast.com/flux/about/ Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/donate

We welcome Brett Hollyhead, The Witch of the Welsh Marches, to elaborate on the Devil in the folk tales and customs of Wales and the British Isles. The Devil as force of Nature, trickster, and scapegoat, and how his folklore has spread. Brett Hollyhead otherwise known as the Witch of Salopia is a devoted practitioner of Folk Witchcraft, born and raised within the Welsh Marches. He is a workshop leader, writer and public speaker at various Pagan festivals, camps and conferences throughout the United Kingdom. Brett is also a member of the Coven of the Red Serpent, Cylch y Sarffes Goch, as well as the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. Follow Brett on IG https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/115124639878941/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEkFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...You can follow KC here https://www.instagram.com/blkboydoesmagick/and Here https://www.instagram.com/blkmgkpodcast/Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEkFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

John Beckett joins me to discuss what he calls "the currents of magic" and how they're getting stronger. John Beckett grew up in Tennessee with the woods right outside his back door. Wandering through them gave him a sense of connection to Nature and to a certain Forest God. John is a Druid in the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, a member of Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF), a member of the Denton Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, and a former Vice President of CUUPS Continental. He's been writing, speaking, teaching, and leading public rituals since 2003. His books The Path of Paganism (2017) and Paganism In Depth (2019) are published by Llewellyn Worldwide. John can be found on his website Under the Ancient Oaks (https://undertheancientoaks.com/), on his Patheos blog (https://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/), and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. John lives in the Dallas – Fort Worth area and earns his keep as an engineer.

Today on Sense of Soul I have, Iona Jenkins she is an author, creative writer, and poet with an MA in Education (Guidance and Counselling) from Brunel University, professional diplomas in Person-Centered Counseling from Metanoia Institute London, Clinical Hypnotherapy then Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy with the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, London. She achieved B.A.C.P accreditation which she held until she retired from the profession. Moving from London to the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales brought Iona a more relaxed, creative life. Her long-held dream of sharing a vision of beauty, harmony, peace, and wisdom through creative, mystical writing began to blossom into reality when she won a competition for her first self-published collection of poetry and reflections, followed by descriptive prose showcased in Kindred Spirit Magazine and poems published in various editions of Touchstone.  A passionate interest in personal and spiritual growth spanning many years has inspired Iona's exploration of Eastern and Western spiritual philosophies and practices, the idea of a language of angels, as a stream of inspiration, creative wisdom, and beauty, flowing through everything, the energies of sacred sites both at home and abroad, and labyrinth walking. After meditating with Tibetan Buddhists in London, then studying mindfulness with Samye Ling Wales and the Mindfulness Association, Iona finally found her spiritual home with the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. She is also a Companion of Chalice Well, supporting the Trust's ethos of "Many Paths One Source."  Exploring growth and change through her creativity, Iona's path of art and soul is inspired by angels, wisdom, nature, land, and legend, living by the sea on the south coast of magical Wales. Her beautiful poetic book “To Sing with Bards and Angels” is an invitation to travel through landscapes evoked by beautiful language, into the heart of nature and imagination. You can pick up her book wherever books are sold. https://www.ionajenkins.com https://twitter.com/ionajenkinsaut1 https://www.facebook.com/ionajenkinsauthor Visit Sense of Soul at www.mysenseofsoul.com Do you want Ad Free episodes? Join our Sense of Soul Patreon, our community of seekers and lightworkers. Also recieve 50% off of Shanna's Soul Immersion experience as a Patreon member, monthly Sacred circles, Shanna mini series, Sense of Soul merch and more.
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Shownotes for DruidCast Episode 190 Ostara - Deloraine = https://www.deloraine.cz/ Fireside Chats with Eimear - Billy Stewart and Kate Collison - Bards, Ovates and Druids Tartan - https://www.newforesttartan.co.uk/  Fireside Chat Video on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/live/2dtOp8s91H0 Holly king - Kim Thompsett - https://www.kimthompsett.com/ DruidCast theme - Hills they are Hollow - Damh the Bard - https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/ For more information on the Druid tradition - https://druidry.org/

Today we air the last episode of Flux Season 2. Flux is a FreshEd series where graduate students turn their research interests into narrative-based podcasts. This episode was created by Michael Rumbelow, a PhD student at the University of Bristol. In his Flux episode, Michael takes listeners on a sonic journey to explore block play. He weaves together sounds and ideas to show the power and possibilities of play. I hope you enjoy today's episode. freshedpodcast.com/flux-rumbelow -- Credits: This episode was created, written, produced and edited by Michael Rumbelow. Johannah Fahey was the executive producer. Brett Lashua and Will Brehm were the producers. Vicki Mitchem played Virginia Woolf and Bertha Ronge, Dave Jackson played Friedrich Froebel, Karl Marx, and Charles Dickens, and Simone Datzberger played Melanie Klein. Studio audio technicians were Patrick Robinson and Simon Vause. Thank you and Aray to Sifo Lakaw, chairman of the Association of Pangcah Language Revitalization in Taiwan, Adrian Rooke, Druid of the order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, Gregg Wagstaff, and the National Film Board of Canada, for kindly giving me permissions to use recordings. With many thanks to Professor Alf Coles for educating my awareness. And a special thank you to Gene for the Minecraft interview and stop-motion animation. Sound effects and music credits can be found at freshedpodcast.com/flux-rumbelow -- Learn more about Flux: freshedpodcast.com/flux/about/ Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/donate

Adventures in Nutopia is a documentary-style series exploring new stories, movements, myths and ideas to help steer us into a more inclusive, networked and ecological future. In Nutopia all are welcome. We're just as excited to share the ideas of pagans, panpsychists and psychedelic pioneers as we are of scientists, economists and cognitive historians. Though, if we're honest, we do find the pomposity of men like Richard Dawkins a bit of a drag and may prefer to pack them off to clown school first. Mixing guest interviews with experiments, field trips and live performances we'll delve into such themes as community, re-enchantment, sustainability, ecology, creativity, magick, doughnut economics, psychedelia, the healing power of sound, narrative-based medicine and discordianism. We'll explore the origins of the myths that shaped western thinking, the concept of reality tunnels, agro-ecology, the pioneering work with VR for mental health, precession fermentation, Ecological Civilisation, The Commons, the Eightfold Wheel of the Year and the resurgence of interest in pilgrimage and ritual. And don't worry about po-faced beard-stroking: there's plenty of mischief, fun and weirdness to be had. Gratitude and support goes out to our friends at Journey to Nutopia for their role in our provenance. Nutopia was established by John and Yoko in 1973 as a place with no boundaries. Its international anthem is four seconds of silence. This podcast is made with the generous support of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and Hawkwood College of Future Thinking. https://druidry.org https://www.drbramwell.com https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/journeytonutopia