Meditation: May 18th, 2025

"The ancient ones understood that wonder and trust are born from the same root—the willingness to stand open before the great mystery, neither demanding proof nor surrendering discernment...."

Physical Setting & Preparation

Find a place where you can experience both the familiar and the mysterious aspects of nature—perhaps where domesticated garden plants meet wilder growth, where a maintained path enters more untamed territory, or simply where light and shadow create areas of clarity and mystery. If possible, bring two symbolic items: something transparent (like clear water in a glass container) representing clarity, and something partially hidden (like a stone with interesting patterns that are only visible when wet) representing the veiled aspects of existence. Position yourself comfortably where you can feel both sun and shadow, allowing your body to settle while remaining alert and receptive.

Opening Invocation | Fosgladh

Air an ochdamh latha deug de Chèitean
On the eighteenth day of May

Nuair a tha rùn-dìomhair is fìrinn a' coinneachadh
When mystery and truth meet

Eadar solas an latha is dubhar nan sgàilean
Between daylight and shadow

Tha mise cuideachd a' seasamh aig an eadar…