Meditation: May 14th, 2025

"The oak does not question its purpose when shedding autumn leaves, nor does the stream doubt its path when meeting stone. In surrender and persistence, they find the same truth"

Physical Setting & Preparation

Find a place where you can witness the interplay of strength and softness in nature—perhaps near water flowing over stones, beneath a sturdy tree with delicate new leaves, or in a meadow where strong stems support fragile blossoms. If possible, have both a hard object (stone) and a soft one (feather, flower, or leaf) to hold during your meditation. Remove any constrictive clothing and ensure your posture allows for both stability and ease. Take a few moments to feel the ground supporting you while allowing your breath to find its natural rhythm.

Opening Invocation | Fosgladh

Air a' cheathramh latha deug de Chèitean
On the fourteenth day of May

Nuair a tha neart is maothachd a' dannsa còmhla
When strength and tenderness dance together

Ann am meadhan a' Chèitein thorraich
In the midst of fertile May

Tha mi ag iarraidh cothromachadh na beatha
I seek the balance of life

As you speak these words, feel the vibrant energy of mid-May surrounding you. The world has fully aw…