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I was called to travel with my friends on a pilgrimage, in search of my direction, my crown?
On the South West coast of Wales stands a cathedral where a flame of peace was to be lit, at a shrine behind which stood the Mother of Saint David, St. Non.
The Mother blesses those who ask it…
The cathedral was filled with light and pretty things, but empty for us. No magic danced in the colours which streamed from the windows. No nourishment in the food that lunchtime. This was not a place for us, though others were clearly blessed.
From the hidden icon of the Mother, however, peace and love flowed.
We travelled further towards the sea, to St. Non’s Chapel, her Well, her Ruins, upon the windswept cliffs of Wales.
The sea rises into the air…
Processing down the slope, greeted by the Well and a choice. Do you choose the chapel, or the ruins? Civilisation or the wilds of the wind and waves?
We each presented ourselves to the well, blessed by her healing waters.
Here she lives…
We chose the sea path.
Passing through the stone circle of the ruins we separated, lead by the magic to where we belonged. I found myself above the waves, breathing the sea-mist, buffeted by winds.
I asked; what must I do to reach my dreams? How do I do what you have asked me to?
A seal appeared, carrying the song of the sea…
The Mother held me, rocked me, washed me clean until I walked, entranced, along the cliff to the chapel where I was crowned, unasked for, in buttercups.
A candle lit, a prayer spoken, respects paid. We explored the ruins. A place of power. And then, we returned, passing the Well with thanks. Washed clean and each transformed into more of who we are.
I wonder; what pilgrimage are you making, or would you choose to make, this year?
Halo Quin 
As a Christian I understand we have different beliefs but your description of pilgrimage is remarkably similar to my experience.
With respect
Keith
Hi Keith,
Lovely to see you here, I hope you enjoy my offerings!
I’m glad you can see the similarities. I believe that all religious paths are seeking the same goal and so I think you’re likely to find an awful lot of similarities between my religious experiences and yours 🙂 In my experience/understanding, God dwells in everything and so has many expressions and will speak to each person in the ways they best understand (especially since we cannot comprehend the source directly, how could we see God except through our own filters?). In this way we can all reach Great Spirit, Divine Love, The Mother, The Father, The Great Dance, or whoever-whatever one best understands that-which-is-bigger-than-us-and-holds-the-multiverse-together to be. As long as we all walk in Love, doing the best we can, we will reach the divine, by whatever name. Does this make sense?
With Love and Respect,
~H x