Meditation: May 13th, 2025

"The wisdom of the oak comes not from reaching ever skyward, nor from burrowing ever deeper, but from the moment when it realizes that these movements are one and the same act."

Physical Setting & Preparation

Position yourself where you can feel the dynamic rhythms of mid-May. Ideally, find a place near flowering plants where bees or other pollinators are active—perhaps an apple orchard in bloom, a wildflower meadow, or even a flowering hedge. If weather permits, remove your shoes to feel the warming earth beneath your feet. Bring a small vessel of honey or sweet water to represent the nectar of life, and a small stone to represent endurance. Sit or stand with your spine straight but relaxed, allowing energy to flow freely through your body

Opening Invocation | Fosgladh

Air an treas latha deug de Chèitean
On the thirteenth day of May

Nuair a tha blàthan a' fosgladh rim farsaingeachd
When blossoms open to their fullness

Agus beathaichean beaga a' sireadh mìlseachd
And small creatures seek sweetness

Tha mise cuideachd a' fosgladh gu solas an t-saoghail
I too open to the light of the world

As you speak these words, feel the vibrant energy of mid-May surrounding you. The wo…