The Ritual of Writing: Writing as Spiritual Practice
This does not mean that the work has to directly talk about ideas which are revelatory, such as self-help books or texts about spiritual issues, but rather texts where something is revealed to the reader that shapes and shifts their way of seeing the universe.
Andrew Anderson • The Ritual of Writing: Writing as Spiritual Practice
Lughnasadh’s The Tale of John Barleycorn was entirely written in Glastonbury.
Andrew Anderson • The Ritual of Writing: Writing as Spiritual Practice
Autumn with the ancestors
Andrew Anderson • The Ritual of Writing: Writing as Spiritual Practice
I once described this process as ‘taking your story for a walk’ to make sure it fits into the seasonal landscape we are honouring.
Andrew Anderson • The Ritual of Writing: Writing as Spiritual Practice
In terms of reading, autumn is the time I indulge in the dark and mysterious world of gothic novels.
Andrew Anderson • The Ritual of Writing: Writing as Spiritual Practice
1 August: Lughnasadh or Lammas.
Andrew Anderson • The Ritual of Writing: Writing as Spiritual Practice
Another way of writing in a short but meaningful form is to start crafting prayers which you can use for specifically spiritual work. Like the seasonal tales, these words are meant to be read aloud but begin on the page, so that you can craft them and work with them until you are confident enough to release them to the universe.
Andrew Anderson • The Ritual of Writing: Writing as Spiritual Practice
You could try talking to people who live near you, of all ages, or you may choose to find a historical figure you want to work creatively with.
Andrew Anderson • The Ritual of Writing: Writing as Spiritual Practice
There comes a time in all of our lives when we have to fight for the things we love.