Prayer Bead Devotional

I came across this awesome devotion this morning in my reading and wanted to share.  I can relate to the author’s trouble in completing the Nine Virtues portion of the Dedicant Path.  I thought this was a good was to overcome the obstacles that may be present as we complete our journeys.  Picture credit goes to Marjolijin-Ashara on Deviant Art (http://marjolijn-ashara.deviantart.com/art/Woodland-pagan-prayer-beads-328537126)

Week 2 Exercises: A Simple Self Blessing and First Oath

I put my first oath together today with the intention of doing this on the upcoming high day.  I borrowed the format from the Dedicant’s Manual, only making some minor changes, and I placed it within the ritual of a simple blessing that was in the Through the Wheel of the Year  book.  This is what I have so far, perhaps tweaking it throughout the upcoming week and making it truly my oath.

Through the Wheel of the Year: Week 1

I will be using Rev. Michael J. Dangler’s The ADF Dedicant Path Through the Wheel of the Year to guide my progress on the Dedicant’s Path.  I’ve actually been working on this for a short time and have completed some of the assignments.  I’ll post these as I go along and appreciate any feedback that you all may have for me 🙂

The Nine Virtues

In times of uncertainty when chaos sets in,

rely on your virtues and peace will begin. -JR Heitzenrater

So begins my journey into an exploration of the Nine Virtues of Ár nDraíocht Féin along the Dedicant path. For me, this process has been one of reexamination, consideration of other perspectives, and a reshaping of discipline and practice. This exercise has challenged preconceived notions, caused me to reflect deeply on my own exercise of virtues, and opened me up to the freedom that comes with the exercise of a virtuous life.

A New Moon

“Individually, every grain of sand brushing against my hands represents a story, an experience, and a block for me to build upon” ― Raquel Cepeda

 

Dia Duit and Failte!

My name is  JR Heitzenrater, and you have stumbled onto my webpage and blog! It is intended to be a curious exploration of the world around me, a point of reflection for my wayward journey into the the mysteries of life and the Divine.  With this, I’d like to share my point of view on the world, and many things spiritual.  With this, I’d also like to share some various paths I’ve taken and am currently taking.  Included here, I’ll be keeping a copy my Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF) Dedicant Journal, with all of its new learning experiences.   I hope you will share my journey with me, if even for a little while.  It has been a convoluted ride, full of mystery, intrigue, discovery, good food, and great people!