Comments on: Interview with Frank MacEowen: Moving Beyond Labels http://druidjournal.net/2008/03/08/interview-with-frank-maceowen-moving-beyond-labels/ Spiritual Guidance by Word, Card, and Star Mon, 14 May 2012 06:53:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kelly O'Brien http://druidjournal.net/2008/03/08/interview-with-frank-maceowen-moving-beyond-labels/comment-page-1/#comment-317860 Kelly O'Brien Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:16:01 +0000 http://druidjournal.net/2008/03/08/interview-with-frank-maceowen-moving-beyond-labels/#comment-317860 I have all three of Frank's books, I was at a time of turmoil in my life, when I came across "The Mist-filled Path". I had been dating an Native American man, his father was the medicine man in their tribe. Although, I did not, at the time, understand why I had the pull for the Native American spirituality. It wasn't until after that relationship ended, that I started searching for some answers. I felt some connection to the tribe, however, the son of the medicine man, my "other half", did not believe I could understand what his heritage meant to him. He laughed at me, told me I was too white to understand their culture. But.... because of this issue, I was bound and determined to find some answers, and I did with the help of Frank's book. I was exiled, seeking wisdom, and didn't even know it. Like Lilly Duffin, in the last post...I cried, because every page hit my soul. The music makes me cry, my favorite is Van Morrison and the Cheiftans, it's so heartfelt. It was an awakening to life and our connections to this world through many different cultures. He was writing exactly what I was feeling at this time in my life. I believe there is a higher power, but to put a name on it, I can't! As it is everywhere, in everything, and goes unnoticed, until you are truly aware of your surroundings. My life changed forever, because of his words in a book. I am comfortable with my life now, at times when I feel lost or alone, I still pull this out and read. Then I end up looking for more books from Frank MacEowen. I'm saddened that he won't be delving into writing more on his Celtic roots, but, I don't know how he could of topped the three books he's done on the Celtic way of life. These books should be sold as sets, as they are very insightful and leave you wanting more. I just wanted to take time to say thank you, to my favorite author in the world. His words, changed my life's path, enriched my children's hearts and lead me to a peaceful mind. I have all three of Frank’s books, I was at a time of turmoil in my life, when I came across “The Mist-filled Path”. I had been dating an Native American man, his father was the medicine man in their tribe. Although, I did not, at the time, understand why I had the pull for the Native American spirituality. It wasn’t until after that relationship ended, that I started searching for some answers. I felt some connection to the tribe, however, the son of the medicine man, my “other half”, did not believe I could understand what his heritage meant to him. He laughed at me, told me I was too white to understand their culture. But…. because of this issue, I was bound and determined to find some answers, and I did with the help of Frank’s book. I was exiled, seeking wisdom, and didn’t even know it. Like Lilly Duffin, in the last post…I cried, because every page hit my soul. The music makes me cry, my favorite is Van Morrison and the Cheiftans, it’s so heartfelt. It was an awakening to life and our connections to this world through many different cultures. He was writing exactly what I was feeling at this time in my life. I believe there is a higher power, but to put a name on it, I can’t! As it is everywhere, in everything, and goes unnoticed, until you are truly aware of your surroundings. My life changed forever, because of his words in a book. I am comfortable with my life now, at times when I feel lost or alone, I still pull this out and read. Then I end up looking for more books from Frank MacEowen. I’m saddened that he won’t be delving into writing more on his Celtic roots, but, I don’t know how he could of topped the three books he’s done on the Celtic way of life. These books should be sold as sets, as they are very insightful and leave you wanting more. I just wanted to take time to say thank you, to my favorite author in the world. His words, changed my life’s path, enriched my children’s hearts and lead me to a peaceful mind.

]]> By: Lily Duffin http://druidjournal.net/2008/03/08/interview-with-frank-maceowen-moving-beyond-labels/comment-page-1/#comment-194789 Lily Duffin Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:42:34 +0000 http://druidjournal.net/2008/03/08/interview-with-frank-maceowen-moving-beyond-labels/#comment-194789 Before my first visit to Ireland, my whole adult life I felt homesick for a place that I didn't call home. Upon my arrival, for the first time in my life I felt a sense of peace and a connection to the land itself. Celtic music makes me cry, it always has, but I have a better understanding. My mother was born in Ireland. As I walked the old roads of the Aran Islands I felt so complete and my heart broke from the energy I felt at Kilmainham gaol. I grew up listening to the stories of the Easter Rising and understanding that with my lineage comes a great connection to the land and nature and Frank MacEowens books have greatly helped me understand how to balance what is innate in me. My journey will continue for the rest of my time here, as it has in my lifetimes past. But to find an author whose words resonated in my heart and soul was such a gift. Walking in the Burren and feeling the energy that abounded was an awakening. Ireland is more than Pubs for those that are of Celtic heart, soul and Spirit. Before my first visit to Ireland, my whole adult life I felt homesick for a place that I didn’t call home. Upon my arrival, for the first time in my life I felt a sense of peace and a connection to the land itself. Celtic music makes me cry, it always has, but I have a better understanding. My mother was born in Ireland. As I walked the old roads of the Aran Islands I felt so complete and my heart broke from the energy I felt at Kilmainham gaol. I grew up listening to the stories of the Easter Rising and understanding that with my lineage comes a great connection to the land and nature and Frank MacEowens books have greatly helped me understand how to balance what is innate in me. My journey will continue for the rest of my time here, as it has in my lifetimes past. But to find an author whose words resonated in my heart and soul was such a gift. Walking in the Burren and feeling the energy that abounded was an awakening. Ireland is more than Pubs for those that are of Celtic heart, soul and Spirit.

]]> By: Guy Sloop http://druidjournal.net/2008/03/08/interview-with-frank-maceowen-moving-beyond-labels/comment-page-1/#comment-172281 Guy Sloop Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:17:39 +0000 http://druidjournal.net/2008/03/08/interview-with-frank-maceowen-moving-beyond-labels/#comment-172281 I have Frank's books and loved reading them all. Sloop is not my real surname, so I had a DNA test done on my male side and found out my ancient ancestors came from Wales. I alwasy thought we were Celtic on my dads side, I always enjoyed Celtic music, going to Highland Games, buying books on Celtic History and culture. When I listen to certain Celtic music, it brings tears to my eyes and I can fill the ancient Celtic ancestors tell me thankyou for rembering us. I fill them surround me with love and watching over me. I believe some of my ancient Welsh ancestors were Druids, I fill it in my heart and soul. I have Frank’s books and loved reading them all.

Sloop is not my real surname, so I had a DNA test done on my male side and found out my ancient ancestors came from Wales.
I alwasy thought we were Celtic on my dads side, I always enjoyed Celtic music, going to Highland Games, buying books on Celtic History and culture.
When I listen to certain Celtic music, it brings tears to my eyes and I can fill the ancient Celtic ancestors tell me thankyou for rembering us.
I fill them surround me with love and watching over me.
I believe some of my ancient Welsh ancestors were Druids, I fill it in my heart and soul.

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