Author Archives: Bob Patrick

I write this on the evening of August 15.  This is the day that the Catholic School I started my teaching career in began school because it is a very important Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics known as the … Continue reading →

I find myself still drawn to the question of “daily practice”, not only as a Druid, but as human beings on an intentional spiritual path.  It’s been a life long question for me, something I am always working on.  Even … Continue reading →

What does your Druid practice look like?  Some folks may find that question a little offensive.  Practice?  Why are you asking about my Druid practice?  What business is it of yours? The fact is, it is none of my business. … Continue reading →

I feel like I’ve been living this question for most of my life.  Here’s where living that question for so long has brought me, and I think it has implications for those who call ourselves Druids.  I’d be interested in … Continue reading →

Three recent encounters have brought my awareness back around to something that is core to those of us following the Druid path in DOTR–how we work with and relate to the Three Realms of Sky, Earth and Sea. First encounter: … Continue reading →

Many of us have noted that there are striking similarities between Druidry and other ancient paths like Native American religions and shamanic practices, Hinduism and Buddhism. I receive a daily reflection from Tricycle Magazine, a Buddhist publication, in my email.  … Continue reading →

Many of us have observed that deep, common themes that run through both Druidry and Buddhism, or Druidry and Native American wisdom.  We observe that the unfolding of the human path has some common symbolism over time, throughout human experience.  … Continue reading →