tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.comments2023-04-04T07:51:21.760+00:00Matthew SlaterMatthew Slaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-12017158217990959352018-02-08T20:06:33.951+00:002018-02-08T20:06:33.951+00:00Hi Matthew,
I've just been enjoying the teapot...Hi Matthew,<br />I've just been enjoying the teapot tales. I misunderstood the concept slightly: thinking they were related not not sequential and, as a consequence,the Lord Hanley tale threw me a little. Having now read episodes 1 & 2, however, it all makes much more sense.<br />I only have two concerns. The first is length of each tale. I loved the brevity of them but I did read them all in one sitting. Their fleeting nature made me wonder how much I'd remember if I'd had a 24 hour interval between each instalment. This is obviously more a critisism of me than the writing!<br />My only real concern is that the stories won't have a 'conclusion'; by which I mean the overall story won't get linked/resolved (in my head). But then, leaving your readers wanting more can't be a bad thing.<br />Please keep writing!<br />(Mike F)Mike F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00238878873881285283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-16509574323215917582017-12-19T22:25:19.883+00:002017-12-19T22:25:19.883+00:00Breath of fresh air my friend. Thankyou for making...Breath of fresh air my friend. Thankyou for making me feel less alone 💛<br />alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669378286308386614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-47763232780724055452017-06-12T16:08:16.044+00:002017-06-12T16:08:16.044+00:00I think you may be surprised to find that what is ...I think you may be surprised to find that what is termed as Druidism may in fact be early (true)Christianity. There was in fact no such thing as Christianity. More like a Hellenistic Judaism. Brought to Britain by James the brother of Jesus under his title Joseph Ari Ma Theo.A combination of Arimaic and Greek (second in line to be king, divine most high of God.In 37ad the first church was built. There is a dispute as to whether this was at Glastonbury or In South Wales.It is not as surprising as it may seem.There was an established tin trading route that passed through the South of France via the Mediterranean. Mary Magdalene settled in the South of France on this route along with the offspring of her and Jesus' children. Tamar,Jesus Justus the second and Josephus. Tamar became better known as the black Madonna coined because of the black priestly garb. The descendants of this spiritual movement became the Cathars the treasure of which was coveted by the Cathars being the Gnostic way of life and the record of the descendants of the holy family who became known as the Merovingians. The knowledge of Druidism was well known to the Essences through exchange of knowledge and spiritual practices through the trade routes. The practice of having a priest as personal assistant to the King was evident in the Essenes and in Druidism. The Zadok in the Essenes and the Merlin in Druidism.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006078706095130591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-49583216798349246972017-06-09T19:18:28.832+00:002017-06-09T19:18:28.832+00:00Hi. Thank you for your interest. I will compose so...Hi. Thank you for your interest. I will compose something in the next few days and post it as a blog entry. I want to give it a bit of thought so that I am happy with what I post.Matthew Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-62322504828468287562017-06-08T00:07:05.162+00:002017-06-08T00:07:05.162+00:00It has been awhile since anyone commented, if you ...It has been awhile since anyone commented, if you care to share, where are you at with it all now mathewslater? I am curious as i am a 52 year old man and have pondered and struggled with the same ideas/feelings for yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-9265243609079151622016-10-22T19:31:44.192+01:002016-10-22T19:31:44.192+01:00I have been growing deeper and deeper in my relati...I have been growing deeper and deeper in my relationship with God this year. This is a life time journey, but I have notice that it is becoming more and more inclusive especially in respect to nature. Also making my faith one and the same with reality and my everyday life instead of being a seperate thing.I see God in all aspects of my life and that definitely includes nature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-27665025434446598912015-07-26T22:32:28.911+01:002015-07-26T22:32:28.911+01:00Thank you, Valkrye for your comment on this post, ...<b><i>Thank you, Valkrye for your comment on this post, it was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated. I've decided to post just a portion of it here and may comment on the rest of it at a later date: </i></b><br /><br />"I have been a reader of your blog for some time now and have enjoyed many of your posts for a variety of reasons. I often find what you think and experience resonates with many of my own thoughts and feelings . This is however the first time I have commented, but felt compelled to write, after reading about your recent experience while out in the wood sketching. In many respects I not only recognized myself in what you were feeling and tuning into in the environment, but also your observation about both the rarity of seeing others out walking or seeming to be seeking spiritual connection or real connection with the beauties and mysteries of that world. All of what you mention being my own experience when out walking, is quite similar, accurate and true. I am sure you must be very aware ...... that being of a creative nature , you will always be part of the minority(and of a group not easily or often understood by others not of that small group in society) and your deeper awareness and experience of all aspects of life , not just in respect to the natural world , will be often deeper and have more significance than it will will for many ,if not most other people."Matthew Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-47806672672027186952014-10-19T10:58:27.045+01:002014-10-19T10:58:27.045+01:00I always find your writing about spirituality capt...I always find your writing about spirituality captivating. You have opened up new avenues for prayer that I never considered before. Thank you so much. Your writing is beauty itself...MichelleMichellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-36737469356653721832014-09-29T22:27:38.491+01:002014-09-29T22:27:38.491+01:00Thank you for your thoughts, they are much appreci...Thank you for your thoughts, they are much appreciated. This is about the only place I can really share about things that mean a lot to me and I am glad that there are a few others out there who are inspired by similar things. Blessings to you.Matthew Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-22692611926035098182014-09-28T14:58:28.774+01:002014-09-28T14:58:28.774+01:00Matthew, I would just love to say how much I have ...Matthew, I would just love to say how much I have enjoyed reading your blog. You are the only person I know that has spoken of God in the same way as I have. I too have had reservations about following the Bible to the letter. I only feel completely at home in nature and it gives me an indescribable peace and new energy. Thank you for your lovely descriptions of the countryside. Good luck with your job and blessing to you and your family MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-4558410856155822792014-01-01T20:20:41.365+00:002014-01-01T20:20:41.365+00:00Wonderful quote, thank you!
A path is something to...Wonderful quote, thank you!<br />A path is something to choose and not a way someone has to go.<br />That reminds me to the old tradition of Japanese martial arts: The student choosed a Sensei and followed his path originally for his whole life, even if the Sensei died some day, the student still walked on the earlier choosen path.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09855847011845964880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-67484886224369573522013-12-14T12:38:57.098+00:002013-12-14T12:38:57.098+00:00I like this quite a bit.I like this quite a bit.Tülinhttp://thekitestillflies.blogspot.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-27958431809408502102013-07-16T21:12:13.108+00:002013-07-16T21:12:13.108+00:00There is a well used bridleway that leads up the h...There is a well used bridleway that leads up the hill south west from Pirton onto the Pegsdon Hills and it was just up near the top of the hill, perhaps 15 mins walk. Not sure if they will still be at their best now though. Thanks for your comment - about the first I have ever had from someone who has an interest in the location of my travels. Matthew Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-14359929642912247662013-07-16T11:59:56.333+00:002013-07-16T11:59:56.333+00:00Hi Matthew, lovely picture... this could be the po...Hi Matthew, lovely picture... this could be the poppy field we saw in the distance from Henlow last weekend and wondered where it was and now I know ! as would love to take my camera... is it easy to get to?<br />Best wishes<br />Julesjulie janeshttp://www.throughthelookinglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-55599707455585587292013-06-14T22:44:27.985+01:002013-06-14T22:44:27.985+01:00You're artwork is so very beautiful. I love t...You're artwork is so very beautiful. I love the cool, peaceful feeling it gives me. Thanks for posting it. ~ SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-35074439651179381282013-05-20T12:56:06.432+01:002013-05-20T12:56:06.432+01:00sometimes the little knocks in life cause our feet...sometimes the little knocks in life cause our feet to come back onto the groundPhil Hulkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503696079503854773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-45858654020569308272013-04-28T19:29:00.101+01:002013-04-28T19:29:00.101+01:00I agree with the past comments and blog I for one ...I agree with the past comments and blog I for one am a christian druid who wanted to know more but all of my questions have been answered my religion is very simple to have a strong bond with nature and know that Jesus is my savior but before he rose to heaven he became part of nature. I also agree that church shouldn't have walls but should have seats and altars in a beautiful nature setting and to protect bibles a beautiful glass case that can be opened with a key.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-89285432287643538452013-04-27T09:32:54.966+00:002013-04-27T09:32:54.966+00:00In Exodus 2:22 Moses had exactly the same feeling,...In Exodus 2:22 Moses had exactly the same feeling, so much so that he named his son Gershom which means, 'I have become an alien in a foreign land.<br /><br />Anyhow, when you turn over the page and read Exodus 3, everything changes as Moses has his 'burning bush' experience. After a little wrestling with the Almighty he accepts a new calling, purpose and direction for his life.<br /><br />Do keep your eyes open for any bushes that have caught fire. You might have just been brought out to this lonely place for a purposePhilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-26666253371560216642013-04-27T09:19:22.737+00:002013-04-27T09:19:22.737+00:00You write very well Matthew. I wonder what you are...You write very well Matthew. I wonder what you are on the eve of!Philnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-27505732355436624662013-03-25T00:03:50.896+00:002013-03-25T00:03:50.896+00:00I really like this style.I really like this style.Tülinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16582144285906940175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-26008596875482592352013-03-10T20:44:17.979+00:002013-03-10T20:44:17.979+00:00Poor little elephant. Love this picture. Jo. Poor little elephant. Love this picture. Jo. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-56146478033907035482013-02-07T23:25:59.583+00:002013-02-07T23:25:59.583+00:00They are very nice sketches. Shame about the cold!...They are very nice sketches. Shame about the cold! Have you ever tried to use traditional methods? Or drawing "fantasy" backgrounds? It'd be interesting to compare styles.Tülinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16582144285906940175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-85706876812549853082013-01-23T05:26:34.314+00:002013-01-23T05:26:34.314+00:00Matthwe thanks for the blogs. I am a member of the...Matthwe thanks for the blogs. I am a member of the Orthodox Church of America, and my wife is a pagan/druid. It has been a great spiritual journey exploring what our religions have in common.Benjamin Mckeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773818777819128526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-84785902602561360982013-01-02T16:00:10.852+00:002013-01-02T16:00:10.852+00:00A very nice entry to read. I think I shall follow ...A very nice entry to read. I think I shall follow your blog, you have quite interesting thoughts.Tülinhttp://tulinkei.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-23256797888882173622012-10-12T06:20:52.912+00:002012-10-12T06:20:52.912+00:00Thank you for the well thought examination of Chri...Thank you for the well thought examination of Christianity paired with druidry; my feelings are very similar and I have been exploring what feels so much 'More right' than the hatred, bigotry and blind obedience I see in the majority of modern Christian churches. I want to feel personally connected with god and his creation; i want to explore the abilities promised to us as followers, and the love he promises instead of constant argument and hate. The modern church is too easily distracted by lists of rules instead of the spirit; we have become a nation of Pharisees and Sadducees. Wicca has great draw, but I am monotheistic and have felt god, so I can't abandon that... still, something is missing. I am stuck with no 'label' other than agnostic. I have been feeling so alone in my feelings - thanks so much for sharing and letting me know im not alone. (please forgive typos, the phone key pad is tiny!)<br />B.B.http://bb_criiterkeeper-at-yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.com