"The three oppressors of the wise are drunkeness, and adultery and
bad disposition." ____ triad from "Laws of Hywel Dda"
These aspects of disorder are thieves that break the sacred contracts upon which society is based. The misuse of intoxicants creates a muddled perception of reality, resulting in disorderly behavior. When we misuse sacred substances for mundane recreation, we poison ourselves and lose the pathway to bliss.
Sexual desire has its own sacred contract, grounded in the consent of two hearts together. Adultery attempts to steal the affection of another person's partner and violates this sacred contract.
Those who set their faces against the tide of the society in which they live are thieves of the common good. All societies are based upon the contract of good order. Those who exclude themselves from upholding the common good parasitically bleed the resources of their society.
The contracts that we make within our society are what keep it orderly. When these are subverted, turned aside, or appropriated, we do not merely hurt other people around us; we also sever pathways of connection between ourselves and the spiritual allies who interface with our world.
"What contracts have been severed by disorder in your life? Ask help of your spiritual allies to reconnect what has been broken."
[From: "The Celtic Spirit" by Caitlin Matthews]
Beautiful blog, pictures, and truth words.
ReplyDeleteI like this one, Sobeit. Unfortunately, drunkeness was a part of early Celtic culture. Actually, that's how the Irish got their reputation for being drinkers. During rituals the ancient Celts would drink until drunk. Hey, how is the snow where you're at? You getting hit with that storm tomorrow?
ReplyDeleteMary