6. Mental discipline, through the use of meditation project.The experiences in the essay or journal should cover at least a five months period. (800 words min.) MEDITATION ESSAY  I began my meditation practice on May 18th, 2018 and continued through November 16th, 2018, a total of 27 weeks of regular meditation practice. It is now … Continue reading Meditation Essay →

5. An essay focusing the "Two Powers" meditation or other form of 'grounding and centering', as used in meditation and ritual. (300 word min) TWO POWERS ESSAY  The Two Powers or Two Currents are the twin forces of sky (light, order, inspiration, completion) and earth (dark, chaos, primeval stuff of creation, potential). These forces encompass … Continue reading Two Powers Essay →

4. The Dedicant's home shrine/plans for future improvements. (150 words min.) I LOVE having a home shrine; it is always set up in the corner of my bedroom on a small side table. I had an eclectic Wccan-ish altar before I started ADF spiritual practice.  The transition was uncomfortable at first, especially the removal of … Continue reading Home Shrine Essay →

3. Short book reviews.  (325 word min. each) THE DRUIDS ESSAY Ellis, Peter Berresford. A Brief History of the Druids. Robinson, 2002. Ellis' A Brief History of the Druids is a discussion of the archaeological and historical record, largely from external contemporary sources and post-Christianized Irish sources, explicating the roles, beliefs, and practices of the ancient Celtic intellectual … Continue reading Book Review: Hearth Culture →

3. Short book reviews.  (325 word min. each) DRAWING DOWN THE MOON ESSAY Adler, M. (2006). Drawing down the moon: Witches, Druids, goddess-worshippers, and other pagans in America. New York: Penguin Books. This book was well-organized overall and very readable. I read it for the first time right after the 1998 edition was published; there … Continue reading Book Review: Modern Paganism →

3. Short book reviews.  (325 word min. each) A HISTORY OF PAGAN EUROPE ESSAY Jones, Prudence, and Nigel Pennick. A History of Pagan Europe. Routledge, an Imprint of Taylor & Francis Books Ltd, 2011. This book starts with the line “in this book we describe the hidden history of Europe, the persistence of its native … Continue reading Book Review: IE Studies →

2. Short essays on each of the eight ADF High Days including a discussion of the meaning of each feast. (125 words min. each) BELTANE ESSAY I live in South Central and Coastal Texas. I know Beltane is coming when wildflowers transition from pale tones and profusions of Indian paintbrushes and Bluebonnets, to more vibrant … Continue reading High Day Essays →

WISDOM ESSAY "Good judgment, the ability to perceive people and situations correctly, deliberate about and decide on the correct response." -Our Own Druidry, ADF "Wisdom (noun): 1. the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight. 2. scholarly knowledge or … Continue reading The Nine Virtues →