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For all those that find themselves struggling with anxiety and stress, here is a breathing exercise that will help.

This exercise can be done sitting, standing, or laying down, whatever allows you to relax without pain. This exercise is not meant for those driving or doing something that may put you or others in danger.

To start:

Sit, stand, or lay down whatever makes you comfortable. Place your right hand over your heart and start to breathe in this manner:

Deep breath in counting to 4,

Hold the breath for a count of 7

Breathe out slowly for a count of 8.

As you do this feel the stress relax from the body, feel your heart return to a relaxing beat.

Repeat this as often as you like, remember that you have control of your breath.

May peace and light be upon you always

Arawn @thepeoplesdruid

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How do you think that the druid orders have been able to keep from being so scattered that people are becoming solitary individuals and shunning working with groups? I know I could be wrong yet it seems that druids have not fallen prey to the strive to be solitary in some pagan paths. Druids seem to want to continue to come together. What do you think is the main factor that allows this cohesiveness to continue even in this modern time?

Great question my friend.

There are many more practicing Druids that choose the solitary life then people think. A lot of practicing Druids do reach out to Orders in time, because of the lack of learning materials on the market today.

We also see a rise in the solitary practitioner since the Covid 19 pandemic began.

I created this blog to reach out to those that are practicing the solitary path, to keep the spark from going out and to assure them that there is always someone there that they could ask questions and we can work together to find solutions.

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Beautiful sight while walking down the road. Munching on the beans while escaping the Deer flies.

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This is probably really weird, but I missed seeing your stuff on my dash. Got worried when you stopped posting, but I'm glad you're back and okay!

Thank you for your concern my friend, I am well.

May peace and light be upon you always.

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I am wondering, with the killing of animals for food for thousands of years, is there any ritual process for honoring the animal that is to be eaten for druids?

There is a ritual offering for a creature that has given it's life during a hunt, however for the meat sold in supermarkets before cooking and consumption one must give thanks for the creatures life.

Giving thanks to whatever you are about to consume from vegetables to meat to water is good practice for everyone. When someone acknowledges their intentions and gives thanks for the life they are about to consume, it gives the life purpose and peace, it is also a step towards being more aware of what you are eating, eating mindfully.

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May peace and light be upon you always my friends

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The beautiful sunrise in Grand Bend Ontario Canada, Lake Huron.

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Minnows escaping a predator by jumping out of the water.

Lake Huron, Canadian side.

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Sunrise at Grand Bend Ontario Canada, Lake Huron.

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Always remain playful.

Have a great day

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A playful Muskrat

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Out with my boys on a morning hike through the woods.

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The beauty of Spring

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No one should ever feel like they have to subscribe to a label, find out who you are and live the way that feels right to you.

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Universe

Uni = all are one

Verse = writing arranged with a metrical rhythm.

We are all one with everything, moving in time to the song if life.

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