Voices
on the Path-
A
Collection of Interviews
Librarians
of the Craft
Mike
Mclaughlin
domain
: rebirthofrennisance.com
First
can you briefly tell us about yourself?
I
am a dedicated druid under the obod tradition 34,a father of 3 with 6
more that i care greatly for.
What
is your profession?
I
have had many but the two that have stuck is graphic design, also I
am trying to teach myself web design
Any
special hobbies?
All
revolving around my tradition, computers and nature
When
did you begin your path?
I
have always been different, some could argue December 1996 but i
didn't begin any formal learning until april 2004.
What
inspired you to walk this journey?
The
possibility of understanding my "differences"
Can
you tell us a little about your path?
Commonly
referred to as the "librarians" of the craft ... we rely
alot on divination and observance to gain the answers we seek ...
another common difference is the belief about sacred space. Although
we sanctify the space we work in we do not believe in sacred space
because all space is sacred.
How
would you describe yourself?
I
would describe myself as a normal person ... most would call me the
vigilante druid of the Wasatch front ... simply i do not have the
heart to let screwed up things happen to good people ... I would say
I have a heart of stone ... others might say it's a size too big
Does
the path you've chosen affect your profession?
A
short time ago I ended up fighting quite the epic court battle for
custody of my kids ... to lose meant my soul would die. I was spared
then and spared sofar recently so I have created rebirth of
renaissance.
If
so, how?
rebirthofrennisance.com is
my effort to self teach web design and computer programming so that I
can purchase solar panels and software to design better wind / water
turbines to generate power without much if any carbon footprint.
Is
community important to you, or do you prefer to express you beliefs
as a solitary?
I
have worked in both settings ... both have their advantages and
disadvantages ... I would say to work in a group one must definitely
choose the right group to work with, as the craft is not about power
trips nor is it about belittling anybody.
Are
you associated with any organizations, volunteer work, or groups that
support your spiritual beliefs?
Other
than my grove, no. However I am trying to start one such organization
Would
you say your path has been an easy or difficult journey?
Very
difficult, but very much worth the effort i have put into it.
Any
advice for someone new to this path?
Stick
with it, it will be hard to take one's self apart and rebuild from
the core. But if one ends up a better person free from almost all
hate, isn't that worth it alone?
Finally,
what three books would you say most influenced your path?
As
a young "witchlet" I would definitely say the 21 Lessons
of Merlin. second is a book called "the Way" by
gawr. Last but certainly not least I would have to say the White
Goddess by Graves
Best
Regards,
Nicole
AKA
BookShelf
Also
I have a storefront and auction house that are both empty on the
domain ... if anyone wants to put products up there please do ...
email me first though.
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