10 Reasons You Should Join the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- OBOD has been a wonderful addition to my Druidry. I wanted to share the top 10 things that have made my journey with the order so impactful. I am about halfway through my Druid course now. You can find more information on the order at - www.druidry.org/join
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Hey Danni - I just saw this. Great to hear your enthusiasm and appreciation for the Order. It's an amazing group of people it has drawn together! :)
Thank you for the comment and share! OBOD is certainly an amazing group of folks!
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The fact that OBOD acknowledges all types of deity concepts as equally valid while still providing a unifying framework for personal practice is, in my opinion, very special. It celebrates diversity. The harmony between abstract and more focused concepts really is quite unique amongst the spiritual paths I have investigated. For me that is why OBOD Druidry was definitely a homecoming.
Well said!
I never thought, as a gay Mexican who loves shopping and Starbucks would ever say this, but I think I’m a Druid. I’ve read on so many religious practices and philosophies and from some of your videos, I think this is what it is.
I’ve always dismissed these kind of practices because I always looked at it as like.. no offense but like Larping in the woods lol. I had no idea there was real and actually deep philosophical world views within it. It helps that I’m seeing an educated, and at face value, a secularly minded woman presenting this information. Idk why I didn’t assume that I can still continue my degree, use conventional deodorant, and get a flu shot once a year, you know? It makes me feel more “normal,” for a lack of a better term about it. Honestly, I think from your videos, I’m going to sign up tonight.
I am a gay Mexican too. I work in healthcare and hey modern-day druidism is for the modern world. I feel as a Mexican Druidy and Curanderismo go well together. I'd say with similar background learn Curanderismo to connect with ancestry. But over all it is up to you
Yay OBOD!!! I've been a member for almost 4 years now (omg-time flies!). What definitely drew me to the order was the relaxed idea towards deity and the ability to mix the OBOD material with other traditions. i grew up Lutheran and that faith is still so important to me. My experience with OBOD has both given me new traditions to work in, but has made my Christian traditions so much more meaningful to me and I am forever grateful for that. :)
Yes, it has a beautiful way of allowing its members to flourish and grow. Expansion never at the cost of loosing one's roots or the things that bring joy to your spiritual practice
I ordered the first sample lesson and the include a poster of things druids love. I love how druids are bound to community by shared loves, not shared beliefs. I love that it is so non dogmatic.
This was very interesting. I love how well you articulate your reasons for being glad that you joined OBOD. I ordered the Introductory packet from the Order this year, which I really appreciate. The cost is still something I need to consider, since I only work part-time at the moment. I normally connect with Nature on my walks, saying hello quietly to plants and animals along the way, and try to live an eco-friendly lifestyle (car-free, buy organic, reduce/reuse/recycle, etc.), but I am drawn to the ideas of structure and community that you mention are present in OBOD. Thank you for creating this video!🌳🌳🌳
I’m happy you made this video and I agree with your list! I love OBOD ❤️ it is 100% the best thing I’ve ever done for my spirituality.
I feel so lucky to have found the group. Both the virtual OBODies and IRL OBODies I've met have been wonderful. It's been a boon both personally and socially for my spirituality. :)
I completely agree, I also feel so very lucky! One of my goals this year is to try harder to reach out and connect to OBODies, because I haven’t really and I’m missing that type of social connection a TON.
My wife has just recieved her certificate from Phillip Carr-Gomm to recognise completion of all 3 courses,it is a lovely certificate and she did it in 3 and half years.Im very proud of her
Wow, That is wonderful! Congrats to her :)
@@DanniEsotericMoment thank you I will pass it on,good luck with your studies
I love your enthousiasm the way you tell makes me consider joining the order :)
I love your enthusiasm for obod. Am considering the course.
Thank you! It's not for everyone but the order has brought a lot to my life and Druidry!
This is very useful for me to make up my mind. Thank you for your thoughts on it, and your editing to make it as concise as possible. It shows great care.
Thank you for this video. Currently working through Penny Billington's Path of Druidry. Once I finish this, I will decide whether to pursue the OBOD course! I am so excited by this journey I have begun! Took me a long time to find a path that fit who I am... but now that I have ... so inspired! Have a beautiful week!
I think it's brilliant to work through The Path of Druidry first. It will feed into the course well if you decide to join OBOD but it will also enliven a new Druid practice even if you don't do OBOD.
I have enjoyed your videos on OBOD! They have been a big part in my decision to join. Taking the leap this weekend
Hi Danni, really loved this video. I didn't need convincing as I've been a member of the Order for 13 years now, but I love your energy. You have a new subscriber and I look forward to more videos!
@@Tsukiyomi-san Yes, the membership is lifetime. :)
So funny, all the ways the subtitles interpret 'obod', 'druidry', 'ovates' 😂 lol
Thanks for sharing.. I'm considering it too :)
Thanks for this ,im going to sign up for the course soon and cant wait.ive been drawn to druidry for a long time im looking forward to talking to those who are also on this path.x
How wonderful! You can always check out the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids facebook page if you want to meet others on the path right away. The FB page has really started to pop now that the Chief does live video there every week.
Having searched for a very long time, I walked away from organized religion in my teens and until almost 10 years ago had not found the direction I wanted to go. I did try various organizations, I found Buddhism to be close to most of my beliefs and values, then the universe pointed me to Druidry and OBOD, I realized very soon I was home (so to speak). Watching this video I found my self nodding yes yes yes to all of your 10 points, thank you for putting into words my very thoughts 👏👏👏
Thank you for watching. I felt at home in OBOD, too. I think it adds so much to my Druidry! It's always nice to meet another OBODie :)
Same about buddhism being close to most my beliefs but I haven't explored OBOD yet so maybe I'd like it if you are saying it's close to that.
I'm going to save up for this! I stumbled across this just today and your videos like simultaneously, I'll take it as a sign 😊
thank you for this danni your enthusiasm is really inspiring you have shared something really important.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the vidro.
I just signed up today for the bard course. This resonates so much, I can’t wait!
Oh how lovely welcome to the order
Danni Lang thanks! I am well on my way already
🤣Did you just say that, really? I LOVE that! Muggles...
Thanks for this video! I've been listening to the audio samples on the Druidry website, and I resonate with them. I just might invest in the course as well.
They are fantastic! The website is also just full of interesting resources and paths of exploration. It's another great part of the order.
Thanks for the info. I'm gonna check it ou after watching the rest of your vid.
There is so much on druidry.org to explore 😁
I just sent out for an information/introductory packet from OBOD about a week ago and I'm so anxious for it to arrive. The timing of your post seems serendipitous, so thank you!!
Same here. Can't wait to look at the info packet, but I've just about already made up my mind, largely due to your excellent videos.
Yay, hope you like the course as much as I did. If youdo decide to go on be sure to use the forum, lots of friendly people in there willing to help you out if needed. Also, if you plan on going further staying in touch with your mentor/tutor regularly is going to be beneficial for you.
@@paulinek1967 Thank you for the reply! I'm very excited to begin this journey. I'm a bit of an introvert, so the idea of a mentor/tutor intimidates me a bit, but I am going to try to push through and utilize them :)
@@jeddak Awesome! I feel like I've decided too, but want to check the intro packet to be sure. Good luck!
HOW EXCITING! I remember just being so full of anticipation when my first packet was coming. I still get excited of course, but the first one was like opening up a whole new world.
I have been a member of OBOD for about six months now and I can truly say it is such an amazing organization. I am doing the initiation this weekend!!!
I hope the initiation is magical for you!
@@DanniEsotericMoment just wanted to say thank you and that I love your Channel.
I am in the Ovate grade, definitely enjoying it thus far, MUCH more than the Bard.
I'm also in the Ovate grade, and agree wholeheartedly. The Ovate grade is the type of material that called me to Druidry to begin with. Best of luck on your journey through the grade.
Yes, the Ovate grade offers a lot more depth and magic. I think it includes all the elements folks look forward to studying when participating with a magical group.
Thank you so much for this review. I just signed up.
How lovely! I hope you enjoy the course. Do check back in once you get going. I'd love to hear what you think about it :)
The second i can afford the course i would absolutely love to join
I'm a member of both ADF & OBOD. Love OBOD, I prefer the ritual style of OBOD, the online community & their course is the best.
@@9mm.Lipstick ugh, all that required reading. That and I just felt like the CooR was so rigid. I prefer to be able to have some spontaneity in my rituals. I don't like having to follow an exact outline or it "isn't ADF ritual."
@@9mm.Lipstick I'm a member of ADF, and I totally get what you mean. It does seem very rigid, and I feel like other things I am interested in, like traditional witchcraft as an example, would be frowned upon. I haven't read my ADF manual in probably 3 months or so.
You are looking so good!
Loved this! :)
Thank you!! Always so kind :)
Thanks for this vid. Know I'm 4 years late but here it is.
where can I check if there is a druid coven or group here in the Philippines?
Yes the mentors are awesome and the gatherings we have yearly. GULF COAST GATHERING is one for members and is located in Louisiana.
That gathering always sell out so fast but I hear wonderful things!
I have been considering joining OBOD for a while. Maybe that's a thing I'll accomplish in 2019!
I've loved my experience with OBOD. Let me know if 2019 ends up being the year for you to try it.
Sometimes these Reason Why videos can come off as an infomercial of the Vloggers favorite cause. I am glad to say that this one did not. I probably would change the order of precedence of these awesome points, but I’m sure every member would have their own precedence.
I would like to add one to the list: Leadership from Beside and not Above. While OBOD does have a hierarchy, it is not the dogmatic type that some groups have. The leadership is more about housekeeping than herding the sheep. Local groups are autonomous as are individual Druids, there is a tremendous amount of freedom in the Order.
Another point I would like to share is Cost. There are several ways to defray the cost of the course, see Pauline K
's reply to Donna D’s comment below. You can also opt to share the course with a friend for a small fee. So two or three friends could share the material as a group. Or someone who has already complete the current course could share them with you for basically just a registration fee and not the cost of the full course. (With this be aware there is a prohibition against copying the material)
Thank you Jay! I didn't think about the Leadership aspect, but you are so right. I love the way you put it as "Beside and not Above" It's very fitting for what OBOD does.
Oh and I received your delightful holiday gift of sleigh bells! Thank you!! First my post mistress, Liz, just loved having the package in the office. lol They sound perfect on our mudroom door. We will treasure them!
Studying the Bardic grade at the moment. I do struggle with finding enough time though, family life is just so demanding. Do you have any tips that might help?
I'm currently in the Ovate grade. I remember having the same problem when I was in the Bardic grade. I finally had to set aside a specific time each week to work on it, no wavering from that (except in an emergency situation.) I marked it on my calendar like I would a regular appointment. It's a lot to work through and if you don't make time for it then it can be to easy to set aside "for another time" that never comes.
Pauline K hi Pauline. That's exactly what I'm finding now. I used to have a few hours Sunday morning but family have slowly overtaken it. I guess I'm going to have to toughen up and insist I'm not free to have the grandchildren or visitors. It's certainly difficult as I'm torn and feel so mean and selfish if I say no.
@@jennyellen2606 I understand, I was the same way. But completing was important to me and I finally decided that not making anytime for myself for things I wanted to do wasn't healthy if I was always making time for others.
Never feel selfish for making time for yourself!! Never, ever! I agree that making a dedicated time each week helps, but I also think it's just as possible to find time for it by looking for those free, random ten minutes. While it's nice to make it a whole production and sacred time for yourself, you can also "steal" away 10 minutes here to read part of a lesson and another 10 minutes to try the practicum. There is NO Pressure to finishing the course in a certain amount of time. *hug* I wish you all the luck in finding the time you need and desire, whichever way to choose to carve it out of your busy life!
Danni Lang, thank you Danni. I will definitely try to make it clear to family that I’m busy at this time. Will turn my phone off too which has helped in the past. My husband is also back at work after the holiday break so I’m hoping that will give me those 10 mins here and there during the week.
Love your videos and have been watching for a long time now. It’s so nice to see someone offering information on Druid practice and learning.
What do you think about the American community AODA Ancient Order Of Druids in America?
Obviously, the more Druids the better! That order just didn't quite mesh with my practices as well, too much structure. One of their Archdruids, Dana O'Driscoll, is one of my favorite Druid bloggers, though. OBOD works for me but I think it's great that we have many orders to choose from.
Just coming back to my Ovate studies this year, I live in Waukegan IL, that might not be to far from you.
There is so much to explore in the Ovate. Always good to hear from another OBODie in the Midwest!
Great video, Danni! I've just finished Gwers 6 and am gearing up to request a mentor! Thanks so much for all of your terrific books reviews, too.
Oh how wonderful! Many blessings on your journey. Do keep checking in, please! I love to hear how everyone is doing in their work with the Order.
@@DanniEsotericMoment I will be sure to check in!
I’ve been wanting to join OBOD for quite a while now. Once I save up the money..
It took me a while to save up for it, too. They do offer more payment plans these days if that helps. It will still be there when you're ready!
Unfortunately I am too young to join! But I hope to when I can.
There are lots of ways to study and practice Druidry until then, though! The time will come sooner than you realize. Best of luck!
If you follow different gods than druids but have a similar path could the course work for you
OBOD doesn't have any set belief about Deity. You can follow whatever Gods you want.
I ordered manuals from Sussex England but never got a mentor. Just practicing on my own.
So the monthly packets from OBOD includes Gwersi. Is that what you mean by manuals? In the first or second packet there is a letter that explains how to request a mentor. They aren't assigned until/if the Bard requests one.
The material is second to none in all 4 grades but I found the office staff not especially friendly, helpful or responsive. I'm much more at home with ADF
Can a Christian be a druid? Doesn't believe in a God or goddess view but the trinity. But has a love for nature, ritual, and learning ancient wisdom and open minded to other sources and connect to celtic roots?
Yes, it's not a religion as such anyone can study druidry, it more about spirituality.
Balance of SPIRITUAL relationships and MOTHER EARTH! HOLY SPIRIT IS AWEN! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Who can join?is it exclusive?
Anyone can join. The course is in 7? languages. There is a cost but the office offers scholarships
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im your subscriber and viewer from the philippines. can a person practice different types of paganism and wicca? or can a christian allows to join/practice paganism/druidy?
Can Americans join, or do we have groups over here.
Call me dumb but okay Druids: there’s ovates bards and druids. Are they all druids? Do some go oh no I’m a bard oh no I’m an ovate etc? What makes someone a DRUID?
I joined and had a financial issue for a bit and they kicked me off their site and wouldn't even let me read what I had already purchased. A true positive spiritual group would not do that. I would say it's best to research on your own and stay away from groups based on selling spiritual teachings.
Billy did you contact them and explain your situation?
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You used the word muggles. This adds to why modern druidry is blasphemous to true druids.
Muggles is a great slang word that helps communicate an idea. You'll notice that I don't use that word exclusively. I'm not interested in having my druidry be "true" according to some external force but rather be a reflection of my connection to the land and my ancestors.
Arrgh! It's DEITY, not DIETY! If it was just this once, I wouldn't bring it up, but I've seen this word misspelled several times by several Pagans.
You probably already know the English word DEITY comes from the Latin word for god, so here's how to remember it: "In excelsis DEO", or, if you prefer to think of theatrical tricks rather than angelic hosts, "DEUS ex machina". The root is "de-", so think "de-ity", not "diet-y" -- God(dess) doesn't need to go on a diet!
I just don't have spellcheck in my editing software and was rushing through my editing process. Since I do these only when I have a few hours to spare, I missed it. But I'm glad you pointed it out for others.
Just remember to be polite when pointing out stuff its not very natured centered if your going to come off as negative instead of informative.
Wouldn't proper Druids look after their physical body? Just asking.
Well this "proper" Druid does look after their body. Plus, I don't shame anyone else's body. 🙂
Danni Lang Sorry, had just watched my 600 pound life and saw how they suffered. Innapropriate on my part.
Proper Druids may have health issues that you're not aware of. I have cancer and am about to start taking a medication which may cause weight gain. You never know what someone else's situation is, so kindness is always a good default.
I feel dumber every I watch these.
obod are not real druids just a hippie cosplay movement, ancients' druids are spinning in their graves
Where would one go for the real thing?
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