Category Archives: Spirituality

Through a child’s eyes…

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I love Lady’s Mantle… Alchemilla mollis… the soft little alchemist. The shape and gentle shade of the downy leaves and the pale froth of yellow-green flowers. It is a lovely thing in my eyes. Yet it is not till the … Continue reading →

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What’s the point of blogging?

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Blogging is a commitment… it takes time, energy and work to produce a respectable blog. What starts as a free site often begins to cost money and, every so often, you will wonder whether or not the returns are worth … Continue reading →

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Of Ceremony and Symbol…

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* First Man had many wives among the Animal People. The sacred beast, bird or reptile was treated with reverence and as totem was carried to ensure guardianship of the spirits. Continue reading at France and Vincent

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Lord of the Deep: Taking root

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Sue Vincent

One of the questions people don’t like to ask is whether or not our ritual drama weekends serve any useful purpose. It is all very well coming along to share the fun… and they are always fun… or enjoying a … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Outrunning the sun

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“Can’t stop,” said I, dashing through the corridor. “I’ve got to paint celery…” “Can you help me with my skin?” “Sure. I’ll just grab the pins…” There were a number of puzzled looks, as if to say, ‘she’s finally lost … Continue reading →

Lord of the Deep: “Why is there such grief..?”

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Preparing the temple for the final ritual drama of the weekend is always bittersweet. It is the last stage of a journey that has been years in the making. This story, the tale of Gilgamesh, is older than any other … Continue reading →

Lord of the Deep. Saturday Morning ~ Willow Willers

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Willow continues her journey with the Lord of the Deep: After breakfast we met in the the temple to first to discuss and then to perform Ritual Drama Two. A second self. “Aruru moistened her hands She pinched off clay … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Surfing the Web

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Saturday is always a heavy day, with three rituals and attendant prep sessions, as well as two explorations, led this time by Lorraine and Jan, both of whom are ordained ministers, but who follow rather different personal paths. You can … Continue reading →

Lord of the Deep: Rebuilding the citadel

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Once more the fates move. Now, while Gilgamesh steps beyond himself, he and Enkidu, Life and Death, Man and Nature, become the portal that guards the Veil of the Beyond. Each offers their gifts as the Companions, one by one, … Continue reading →

Lord of the Deep: Heroes

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“It is,” said Steve, not knowing quite how true his words would prove to be, “a weekend for heroes.” While the ancient story of Gilgamesh and Enkidu was originally penned in the grand, heroic vein, our own retelling and adaptation … Continue reading →