"Meditation
is done in silence. By it we renounce our narrow individuality and
expatiate into that which is infinite. Only in the sacredness of inward
silence does the soul truly meet the secret hiding God. The strength of
resolve which afterwards shapes life, and mixes itself with action, is
fruit of those sacred, solitary moments. There is a divine depth in
silence. We meet God alone."
…………………...................F.W. Robertson
In the schools of the religious way a strong emphasis on
obedience is often demanded before anything else, that is, full and
unquestionable submission, although without understanding. In the
spiritual path of Druidism, understanding is the first requirement
before anything else. Results of effort are always proportional to
understanding. Even practitioners who possess a wide knowledge of
Druidism may often find themselves lacking the direction of spiritual
communion with their ethnic folk Gods and the 'Higher Self' (hamingja)
which they are seeking. The practice of meditation has long served as a
direct means of projecting our inner soul outward towards the higher
divinity realms.
The spiritual world is the sphere of
"causation", the material world is the sphere of "effects", while the
intellectual realm or soul-world, is the sphere of "meditation". Our
deepest thoughts play a large part of who we are what we become, and
where we are going. For just these reasons alone the practice of
meditation should be a vital part of our everyday life. Beyond these
essentials, meditation also keeps us plugged in with the higher powers
without which life serves little purpose other than fleeting sensations.
Concentration must not be confused with meditation. The
former implies an exercise of the will; the mind centers its powers on
an object or idea until it yields its essence. Meditation on the other
hand does not require any forcible harnessing of the will. Druid
Meditation is something that emerges from a cessation of conscious
thought. The God Absolute or "Logos" exists without as also within us as
do our ethnic Gods. Since we are not cut off from the order of the
universe, but embody it on every level, one way to experience the
harmony of all that is divine is to turn within through meditation, and
attentively listen to the silent voice from the center.
"Man in
legend has descended from great realms of light and power, but man in
reality contains those realms within himself as his inheritance and as
the very life force which he is in the process of unfolding."
……............David Spangler
To gain the
clearest insight into the practice of Druidic meditations requires the
developing of one's own natural ethnic based instincts and much study of
the spiritual ritual, customs and traditions of our pagan ancestors.
Every successful civilization is guided by a living mythological vision
that imparts unity to the varied forms of cultural expression. Druidism
has always been and must ever remain a religion of the blood; do not let
others lead you astray in thinking that it is bigoted to honor and
respect the voice and soul of your race ancestors and our ethnic Gods.
Make a practice to meditate at least once a day. Meditating may seem
somewhat uncomfortable and awkward at first in that we have become so
distracted by the lower conscious brash materialistic society in which
we live our daily lives. Precisely, Druid meditation is a means to
provide open channels in the mind that are not often obtainable by other
methods. Man offers himself to our gods of the folk. He stands before
them like a canvas before the painter or marble before the sculptor.
It is through meditation that our most unlimited powers
are obtained, marvels and miracles are worked, the highest spiritual
knowledge is acquired and union with the great gods of our folk and the
"All High Creator God" are eventually gained. The practice of meditation
is the surest way to establish a sound, mental framework and effective
working relationship with the higher realms. The practice of meditation
should not become a rote process of repetition where nothing new and
substantial is gained. We should not sit there counting our rosary beads
in a mindless trance reciting a worn-out memorized prayer. Meditation
is a process of ascension of the mind and spirit. It should bring us to
an understanding of certain relations of a still unknown nature between
psychological and organic process. Meditation demonstrates and proves
the profound and objective importance of spiritual activities which can
unlock new and stimulating worlds of thought. One must keep the mind
open and undistracted while practicing Druid meditation; it becomes
easier as one becomes familiar with the process. Perfect silence is the
best atmosphere. If you cannot find a quite space then try using ear
plugs. If that is not handy even wet tissue paper pushed into the ear
works just as well.
The Euro Folk are a productive,
creative and spiritual people. The same blood of our ancient ancestor’s
courses through our veins and hearts today as it has for millennia past.
Our indigenous gods and heroic forebears are what we ourselves strive
to become, and ultimately exceed, in the upward development of our
being. The more we focus and meditate, the more their spirit becomes a
part of our own spirit. As our ideas formulate and become real and
tangible, our will and our destiny will do likewise. The path of
Druidism is fundamentally based upon strength of character, courage and
ethical fortitude, combining the highest regard of our own people and
the planet upon which we live. Man is the only creature who has the
power to consciously understand the universal harmonies of nature---yet,
ironically, he is the only one capable of destroying the entire planet.
It is hoped that those who study the Druid meditations will take the
time to develop a thorough understanding of this ancient and timeless
practice.
"The higher self is subtle. It does not bang you on
the head with a plank. It allows gradual growth as you discover a deeper
meaning to the world around you. Dimensions are inward; they unfold to
energy like those Chinese dolls that you take apart to find another doll
inside and yet another and so on. The only thing that bars you from
experiencing those infinite spaces is incompatibility between your
energy and the dimension you wish to experience."
.................Stuart Wilde
It is vitally
essential that we realize the value of Druidism and Wotanism and that
this value remains a bonding element which fires the will to
self-preservation and the indomitable force and creative spirit of our
Folk and our Gods. The return to the ancient practice of Druidism is the
return to one's own ethnic soul and the re-establishment of our roots
as a people. Our ethnic Gods serve us as guides and mentors in our life
journey through time. A Druidic meditation might be expressed in this
fashion here as an example:
I listen to the voice of
Lugh as he speaks within me. It is this voice of eternity that ever
guides me to the Absolute. This voice of truth and strength leads me
unerringly along the paths of my life. Deep within me in the perfect
core of my being stands the Great Oak Tree of Life, an immobile universe
where all things and all law lie revealed. I reach within to this place
of quietness and harken there to the voice of my ancestors dwelling
within me and I dwelling from them. I close my eyes and sense this
living, breathing universe. Here I am one with all of my people, past,
present and future, with nature and the extended universe without. I
move in accordance with the divine law. From here all the limitless
powers of creation are with me and I am a part of it. I see about me the
thoughts of all mankind and the correct answers to all questions. That
which is good among these I accept; that which is not I ignore, for my
concern is only with truth and the divine plan ordained through my Gods
and the all high creator which is the perfect good and the expanding of
all inner and outer consciousness. I know that I am fulfilling the
fondest wish of the Absolute. It is my Gods who prompt and guide me to
understand the highest powers. As I believe in my heart, so shall it be
done unto me; as this is the law of life and of living. Each day is
another step on my journey to a oneness with my Gods and noble
ancestors. I am at peace within myself here in Albion. I do not seek---I
know. I do not strive---I am guided.....the divine spirit of Lugh
working above, around and through me.............
Relative to meditation is a ritual process known as the incantation. The
words "incantation" and "enchant" are both derived from the Latin
"cantare" (sing) and "charm" is from Latin "carmen" (song). The element
of singing or charming is magically important because it means that the
words are put together deliberately. In the same way as an orator or
poet depends on the power of well placed words to convey impressive
ideas and to sway his audience, so the Druid Priest or Priestess have
their incantations. Likewise the suppliant with his prayers, although
fulfilling different needs, makes deliberate use of compelling language,
both engaging in specific rhythmic sound and profound meaning. The body
itself is a mass of vibration----a musical instrument.
The essential principle of the incantation is the use of sonorous,
rhythmical, rhetorical words which are not spoken flatly, but chanted.
This is done with steady rising intensity as the ritual proceeds. The
whole process contributes to a rising state of intense excitement and
self-intoxication in which the Druid priest or priestess feels confident
that the words uttered are charged with invincible power and are
penetrating the higher realms.
When incantations have
fixed formulae, or are accompanied by prescribed postures and gestures,
or are associated with real or symbolic sacrifice, an element of
magical power raising, if not always present may at least be attainable.
Incantations do not change our gods, they change us. They deepen
insight, increase intuitive perception, expand consciousness and
transform personality.
In modern times the phrase
"great chain of being" is often referred to as a way of viewing the long
ongoing connection with our ancestors. Through the invocations we
unlock direct channels to fuse our own thoughts and being with that of
the non-corporal ancestral spirits that still greatly influence our
spirits in today’s world.
No man can comprehend more
than the courage and imagination of his own mind and heart can grasp. To
understand this world view of inter-connectedness in the depths of
one's race and soul is a somewhat different matter for modern man. It
often requires a philosophic tendency and eclectic research into the
inter-connected ancestral and mythological ties that form the very
ethnicity unity and heritage of a people. The Aryan gods, goddesses, the
demi-gods, the heroes, Titans and nature spirits of good and evil are
all part of the great pageant of eternity. These are the elements which
unite our collective consciousness as a folk and ultimately lead us back
to The Godhead, the source of all creation. From the point of light
within the Mind of God let light stream forth into the minds of those
who seek the light. Let Light descend on Eternal Albion and seal the
door where ignorance and darkness dwells!
It is
essential to realize that every cycle in life turns in interconnecting
circles. The wheel of life, the circuit of energy, encompasses us in its
universal arms and, dwarfed as we may be by its greatness, yet all
potential lies within our reach because of its envelopment. Each hour,
day, week, month, year, century and millennium represents a living cycle
in the ever-turning wheel of time and space throughout the universe.
From the great wheel, all things turn and return, but it takes the
conscious right deeds of our people working together with the
interconnectedness to our gods, all in harmony with nature, to ensure
the continuance of right order in the world. Again we see the need for
the harmonious workings of our ethnic gods and nature alike. All of the
gods are as dependent upon us for their continuing existence as we are
upon them for our being, strength and direction. All forms of Nature and
man spring from the harmonic matrix that resides in the mind of The
Great Logos that we know as God.
The three foundations of the
Druidic Bard are these: (1) Worship the gods, Do no evil, And exercise
fortitude. (2) Seek truth, Cling to justice, and perform mercy. (3) Be
faithful to natural law, Have concern for the welfare of humanity, Bear
with fortitude the accidents of life.
"How long will you tread
the circling tracks of mind around your little self and petty things? A
seer, a strong creator is within, This transient earthly being, if he
wills, Can fit his act to a transcendent scheme."
……........Aurobindo
RonMcVan
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