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    The Stone Hut
    The Stone Hut
    The Stone Hut
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    The Stone Hut

    By Simone Lipscomb

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    This fictional story, set in Ireland, spans centuries as two characters explore the dimensions of time and the soul. More than a story of two individuals, it uses timeless archetypes that connect all of us to the deepest part of ourselves and each other. The characters travel the journey to healing and wholeness through walking the path of the Spiritual Warrior and Wild Woman.

    In the true essence of pilgrimage, their lives demonstrate courage and commitment required to fulfill their dedication to Eriu, the goddess of Ireland. Especially relevant to the changes and challenges humanity and our planet are experiencing, the story offers an explanation for our self-destruction--that begins when we fail to value and see the Earth as sacred--and a way forward as we re-focus on the essence of nature, the spirits of land, sea and sky with deep reverence.

    At the heart of all healing journeys is the commitment to regain wholeness, no matter the cost.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimone Lipscomb
    Release dateJan 25, 2019
    ISBN9780989288965
    The Stone Hut
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    Simone Lipscomb

    I grew up on the Alabama Gulf Coast and my love of nature was cultivated through interacting with the raw beauty found in bays, beaches and forests. As a nature writer and photographer, my work is birthed from a deep, abiding love of the Earth. My appreciation of nature comes from a direct relationship with all things wild. A heart-centered approach guides my life and fuels my work with sea turtle hatchings, manatees, children or adults.My undergraduate degree is from Auburn University and my graduate degree is from Auburn University at Montgomery. I have worked as a state park naturalist, community college instructor, psychotherapist, scuba instructor, travel guide and now focus my energy on documenting and sharing the beauty of nature.

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      The Stone Hut - Simone Lipscomb

      The Stone Hut

      Simone Lipscomb

      Contents

      Dedication

      Introduction

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Chapter Five

      Chapter Six

      Chapter Seven

      Chapter Eight

      Chapter Nine

      Chapter Ten

      Chapter Eleven

      Chapter Twelve

      Chapter Thirteen

      Chapter Fourteen

      Epilogue

      A Blessing

      Acknowledgements

      About the Author

      Books by Simone Lipscomb

      Copyright Information

      Dedication

      To the Shining Ones

      Go raibh maith agat as ucht do chúnamh.

      Introduction

      In September 2017 I visited Inis Mor, an island off the west coast of Ireland. Attending a retreat on Celtic Spirituality set the intention of the visit but the land and sea seemed to orchestrate my experience.

      I spent many hours walking during sunlight, rain, starlight and wind—wind that seemed to see into my depths and unearth anything that needed to go. Mine was the walk of a pilgrim into a living landscape that awakened me to a deeper experience of life.

      The last day was spent cycling and walking all over the island. At one point I was walking beneath a cliff on wet rocks near sea level. I thought the tide was out and I had a bit of time to explore before it returned. I started feeling a strong push to move off the rocks and when I ignored it, it got stronger. Finally, the hair on the back of my neck stood up so I scrambled off the rocks and climbed the grassy path. As soon as I got to the top, a huge wave rushed in and roared up the side of the cliff. Had I been there, like I was moments earlier, I would have been swept out to sea.

      It felt as if the land and sea were in conversation with me and my only task was to listen, to really pay attention. The entire week was profoundly healing and I felt as if I found my spiritual home among the stones and sea and wilds of Inis Mor.

      As the final day ended I walked from the bed and breakfast, where I was staying, to a chapel ruin to watch the sun set. I decided to go beyond the ruin to the edge of the cliff. There I prayed, laughed, sang and expressed gratitude with a totally open heart and spirit.

      The sun dropped low beyond the western horizon and I said goodbye. When I stood and turned to leave, I felt a presence. It was quite evident and I was not sure what to make of it. It followed me and rather than spoil the story, I will simply say this story was birthed from sitting with what I came to call the Presence and simply typing as the story was told to me. I had no idea what it was about or how it would end.

      It came in three sections. The ending was given first. A few days later I felt the Presence want to share more—the beginning was shown to me. Finally the middle of the story was revealed. It was very difficult recording the last section given to me but it was perhaps the most important part as it linked the long history of disregard for the wildness within us and the land and sea across centuries.

      As the story unfolded it was clear that it is an archetypal story that crosses all time. It seems especially relevant today as wild lands and people seem to be in danger of disappearing.

      More than anything, this story is a call for each of us to reconnect with the Warrior Priest and Wild Woman within and become whole by claiming parts of ourselves that have been lost or hidden. By this courageous act, we become conscious embodiments of our beloved planet and can allow Her to rise up through us to bring healing to our world.

      Chapter One

      Each day was a pearl and Ériu was the thread that joined them into a priceless treasure for him. In his mind, life was a beautiful work of art. His was a continuous, solitary walk through sacred landscape interrupted only by days spent in settlements and villages administering his duties—blessing new life, the planting of crops, the harvests, and helping with the passing of villagers into the afterlife. All rites of passage were supported and guided by him.

      He walked a long, rigorous path that required great courage.

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