Tag Archives: perception

Lord of the Deep: Going for gold…

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

One of the ‘simple pleasures’ of working on the Silent Eye workshops is that I get to fulfil my dream to run a wardrobe and props department. I love the challenges of making things work. Most of the time, we … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Brothers in arms…

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Sue Vincent

In order to indicate the passage of time and distance in our story, we tend to walk the circular form of the temple. The third ritual drama began with Shamhat giving Enkidu one of her own scarlet robes and leading … Continue reading →

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Gilgamesh descending (3) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Steve continues to share his experience of the weekend from the perspective of Gilgamesh: Entranced by the living spell that is the movement of the Fate Dancers across their patterned marble floor, I, Gilgamesh – for the other is passive … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Dancing the Seven Veils

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The first part of the second ritual drama was easy enough to design. The Trapper…who looked so good in his costume, he should really dress that way all the time… brought the news to Gilgamesh that a strange and wild … Continue reading →

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The Quest for Immortality: Wilderness… Stuart France

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* …You begin to hear distant sounds… The hub-bub of city streets… At first faint… Grows gradually louder… Market sellers ply their wares… Children shout and laugh at their games… And behind the city sound-scape a lyre weaves its reedy … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: A radiant dawn

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Sue Vincent

There is something about greeting the rising sun at the dawn of a new day that changes our perspective, especially on a spiritual workshop, when the attention is already focussed beyond the confines or everyday life. Every April, we begin … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: The Tyrant and the Priestess

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Sue Vincent

We began the workshop weekend by opening a whole can of worms. Gilgamesh, Lord of the mighty city-state of Uruk, stands within the temple of Ishtar, face to face with the High Priestess, Shamhat, and demanding her favours, and when … Continue reading →

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The Quest for Immortality: Giants… Stuart France

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* It was during one of our meetings… Traditionally, the first three gatherings of the new year are given over to a read through of the first three ritual dramas of the April Workshop. Unlike some of our stories Lord … Continue reading →

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Gilgamesh descending (2) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Steve continues to share his personal experience at the Lord of the Deep weekend: I enter the temple at the head of the twin columns of the Dancers of Fate. Those of the kingdom enter behind their King in silent … Continue reading →

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The Quest for Immortality: Seeds…

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* “And in their bed chambers at night… The young-folk cry themselves to sleep…” * “When he succumbs, the animals will leave him forever. He will no longer be a part of the herd…” * “Where Hu-Wa-Wa comes and goes … Continue reading →

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