As I try to wrap up my thoughts, I realize there is so much more I can write about. For brevity sake, I will encourage anyone who reads this to visit Ireland and discover her many wonders. And I would direct you to the poetry of W.B. Yeats, the writings of John O’Donoghue, and the… Continue reading
George Bernard Shaw said, ‘We spend our lives circling around what we really want to say.’ That seems to be the story of my life. But the Celtic swirl has propelled me into new self-awareness, sometimes welcome, sometimes not. And also with thanks to a small kick in the behind from Phil’s pilgrim insights and… Continue reading
Along the pilgrim way we have been journaling, drawing, writing poetry and musing as we listen to voices, ancient and modern, and try to make sense of what is being evoked within our souls. Each day Phil gives us another nugget, another layer to add to the mosaic that is Ireland. I love St. Brigid… Continue reading
According to Statistician Nic Marks, with the Centre for Well-Being, the 5 practices for happiness are: 1) connect socially, 2) be active, 3) be mindful, 4) keep learning, 5) be generous. We all do this as part of sacred travel so these age-old truths may seem obvious to us, on a personal level, but Nic… Continue reading
After months of anticipation, Ireland is extending a warm greeting to this pilgrim from Cleveland, Ohio. Our pilgrimage leader, Phil Cousineau, is a long-time friend and muse. I know I’ll come away from this trek with my soul blessed; inspired, enriched, and also seeking and questing. As I know Phil will give full, detailed and… Continue reading