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    Celebrating Mabon: A Season of Thanksgiving

    The autumnal equinox has wheeled around once again. Every year I am reminded how this season has become my favourite season. Historically lacking the consumerist trappings of… Read more “Celebrating Mabon: A Season of Thanksgiving”

    September 22, 2019 by erinbecky123

    Those We Meet on the Road

    Roads are thin spaces. I often romanticize thin spaces — their defiance of clear boundaries and their endless possibilities. They represent a reality of spiritual realms that… Read more “Those We Meet on the Road”

    July 14, 2019 by erinbecky123

    Mist-Covered Mountains: Finding the Magic in Liminality

    The Celts believed there was another dividing line that all people could straddle, if only they stretched themselves out a bit. And that’s the divide between the… Read more “Mist-Covered Mountains: Finding the Magic in Liminality”

    March 1, 2019 by erinbecky123

    Goddess & Saint: Trusting Shared Space on Imbolc

    In the Northern Hemisphere, February 01 is Imbolc or the Feast of St.Brigid/Brigid’s Day. Imbolc, in the Celtic calendar, marks the beginning of spring (which, I understand,… Read more “Goddess & Saint: Trusting Shared Space on Imbolc”

    February 1, 2019October 31, 2020 by erinbecky123

    Dear Nefoos: On My 40th Birthday

    Dear Cubbie, Dodger, & Rex, Today I turn 40 years old. To you, that sounds ancient I know. But trust me, once you turn 40 it won’t… Read more “Dear Nefoos: On My 40th Birthday”

    September 8, 2018 by erinbecky123

    A Bardesy Blessing

    I was able to spend some time on Bardsey Island/Ynys Enlli on the tip of the Llyn Peninsula, Wales. Known as the Island of 20,000 Saints, it… Read more “A Bardesy Blessing”

    August 10, 2018 by erinbecky123

    Ancient Steps, Thin Spaces, New Life

    I walked a portion of the North Wales Coastal Pilgrimage Trail today — Aber Falls. . An old area of Britain, with ruins littering the landscape. Some… Read more “Ancient Steps, Thin Spaces, New Life”

    August 3, 2018 by erinbecky123

    The Loss of Light and The Coming of Fire

      As you read this, I’m trekking about the ancient lands of northeast Wales. I’ve arrived just in time to celebrate Lammas or Lughnasad on August 01.… Read more “The Loss of Light and The Coming of Fire”

    July 31, 2018 by erinbecky123

    Changed for the Healing of the World

    I have a bad habit (one among many). Whenever there is conflict, I need to run. Any disturbance in the Force is a reason to flee —… Read more “Changed for the Healing of the World”

    July 24, 2018 by erinbecky123

    Going to Wales!

    For those of you who don’t know, I’m headed off to Wales, UK, in just two short weeks.   Ever since I was a child, I’ve wanted… Read more “Going to Wales!”

    July 13, 2018 by erinbecky123

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