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Thanks @Nungali but sadly this video cannot be watched in the U.K.
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@silent thunder I had never heard of Rhiannon Giddens before but am now a confirmed fan, many thanks. At 50: she sings "Little Margaret". I am intrigued by its close similarity to "Matty Groves", one of my favorite songs. I did a little digging and found this, which may be of interest. https://www.songfacts.com/facts/fairport-convention/matty-groves Here is Fairport Convention with the song.
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Not yet. The question was in preparation for my retirement activities. I retire at the end of this month.
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Been listening to this for a long time now. Nectar for the ears.
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One of my new year projects is to gain an understanding of the I Ching. The Richard Wilhelm translation was recommended so I bought that and Carol K Anthony's 'A Guide to the I Ching' as well. I am a complete novice but I feel quite excited at the prospect. Several people that I had great respect for, valued the subject highly.
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The title is 'Big Fish'
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One of the reasons I am attracted to modern Druidry is the importance that it places on 'story'. This extremely enjoyable film made me think of that.
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Just watched 'On the road to Berlin'. A superb film.
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Thank you @Gerard I am more fussy about films than any other subject. But I took your advice on this and was very pleased. A wonderful film.
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Yes, around the same time that I was learning good manners. Not really what I was referring to. I think that the writers had something akin to a flash of insight in mind.
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I have started to read ' The Elements of Shamanism' by Neville Drury. He quotes one source as saying "the Shamanistic calling may come during some great misfortune, dangerous illness, sudden loss of family" etc. A little later I returned to a book previously started, Sangharakshita's 'The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path'. Referring to the "Path of Vision" (usually known as right understanding). The author states that "it arises for some as a result of personal tragedy, bereavement or loss." I was struck by the obvious similarity of the statements and I wonder how widely if at all, it is recognized. Are there similar references in other traditions?
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I have not previously come across this writer but a little research has me intrigued. She is now on my ridiculously long reading list. Thanks Sketch
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I am really enjoying this at the moment.