What to Say to a Miserable Killjoy (and how not to be one) ☘️

How do we respond to and understand other people's traditions, beliefs, choices, actions, and customs? Today, I share a story which shows us the way not to do it, and I offer some Irish words that frame a more open, courteous, human-centric perspective.

This video includes an account of a family fire lit on St. John's Eve at the end of the 19th century. Here's a link to an earlier video about tending our natural fires of enthusiasm and passion at Midsummer:    • Kindle Your Midsummer Fire - Irish Style! ...  

My question for you:
Where in your life are you prioritizing ESSENCE instead of how things look or what category they’re in?

SOURCES and SAYINGS
Robert Gibbing’s book from 1951, Sweet Cork of Thee
(1889-1958; born in County Cork; Irish artist and author)

Irish emphasis on ESSENCE and MEANING
Bunbhrí = essential meaning
Bun = basis, base, foundation
Brí = 1. Meaning, significance; 2. Strength, vitality
Ciall = sense, meaning
Cad é chiallaíonn sé? Cad is ciall leis?
Croí = heart
Croí an scéil = the heart of the matter (story)
Croi na ceiste = the heart of the matter (question)

WHAT IS THIS CHANNEL ABOUT?
This channel sits at the crossroads where Irish tradition and folklore meet creative living and practice. I'm sharing what I've learned from 25 years as a teacher of Irish folklore and language and from 50 years as a conscious creator. My heart's desire is to inspire you to live and create with JOY and EAGERNESS.

WHO AM I?
I'm a poet, singer, storyteller, and scholar and teacher of Irish language and folklore with a PhD in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University where I've been teaching for the past 25 years. I also run the Bardic Academy, a school for singers, harpers, poets, and pianists, as well as the Celtic Wisdom School where we study Irish folklore with an eye to growing in creativity, wisdom, and joy.

MY LINKS
To learn more about me, please visit https://www.katechadbourne.com.
To learn about my new Celtic Wisdom School, please visit: https://www.katechadbourne.com/celtic...
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WHAT IS THIS CHANNEL ABOUT?
This channel sits at the crossroads where Irish tradition and folklore meet creative living and practice. I'm sharing what I've learned from 25 years as a teacher of Irish folklore and language and from 50 years as a conscious creator. My heart's desire is to inspire you to live and create with JOY and EAGERNESS.

WHO AM I?
I'm a poet, singer, storyteller, and scholar and teacher of Irish language and folklore with a PhD in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University where I've been teaching for the past 25 years. I also run the Bardic Academy, a school for singers, harpers, poets, and pianists, as well as the Celtic Wisdom School where we study Irish folklore with an eye to growing in creativity, wisdom, and joy.

MY LINKS
To learn more about me, please visit https://www.katechadbourne.com.
To learn about my new Celtic Wisdom School, please visit: https://www.katechadbourne.com/celtic...
If you'd like to stay in touch and receive my charming, once-monthly letters, I'd love to have you in my community: http://eepurl.com/cb8BLn

#family #ireland #irish #friendship