Mary Magdalene came through in the fourth and final instalment of my video series on female mystics associated with Christianity. In this video, she spoke about a number of issues that are dear to her heart. These included: 🌹 Honouring the body in ALL of its guises, and having compassion for those with physical or…
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Fran’s Story: An Interview With Fran Bennett
I was delighted to interview the renowned spiritual teacher Fran Bennett about her faith, her journey towards living authentically as a transgender woman, and her thoughts on the place of the LGBT+ community within spiritual circles. Our interview is featured in the latest issue of GCN, Ireland’s national LGBT+ magazine. This issue has been released…
Year of Duality: Numerology, The YouTube Shooting and #Repealthe8th
I’m in a reflective mood as I write this. It has been just over a week since the verdict of the infamous Ulster rape trial was announced. The outcome left me heartbroken in many ways, but I have since been heartened by the uprising of protests across Ireland against sexism and injustice. One friend of…
Equinox: Turning to the Light
I took the above picture in the National Botanic Gardens last week – which is, incidentally, one of my favourite places to go when I’m in any way stressed or worried. It is a place where I can be still and just breathe. This single daffodil, positioned as it was amidst an entire bed of…
‘Weaving Legends’: An Introduction
My name is Aisling. I’m a writer, editor and journalist, and I created this new website as my own personal corner of the Internet. I called it “Weaving Legends” not just as a nod to my love for folklore and mythology, but also as an expression of my interest in the stories we “weave” for…
