Conspiring With Brigit with Kate Chadbourne | S6 Ep42

Take Marisa's Brigid class at Celtic Junction!Marisa will be teaching a three-session online class for Celtic Junction, starting January 28.Register for Brigid & Expressions of the Irish Divine FeminineOur StoryAs the season of Imbolc draws closer, an episode from the KnotWork archives. Kate Chadbourne offers us two tales of Brigit, Ireland's patron goddess and saint. The first describes Brigit as the Blessed Virgin Mary's best friend and the first celebration of Saint Brigit's Day. The second is a story of resourcefulness and kindness: when Brigit saves a fox and outfoxes a king.Our GuestKate Chadbourne is a singer, harper, and storyteller, an award-winning songwriter and poet, and a scholar of Irish language and folklore with a PhD from Harvard. She's a beloved performer at venues throughout New England and founder of The Bardic Academy, a school for writers, musicians, singers, and young scholars. Kate recently released her novel The Poet on the Train.Learn more about Kate as a performer, teacher, editor, and guide at The Bardic Academy and her vibrant YouTube channel.In This Episode:Fite fuaite—an Irish phrase that speaks to the weaving together of ideasThe meanings of Brigit's names: "Flaming arrow" and "life force, vitality"Prayer as co-conspiring with the universe: Brigit doesn't ask God to take care of everything, she asks for the eyes to see the solution and does her part"Conspiring" means "to be inspirited together"The power of the Celtic Wheel of the Year, which reminds us of our most treasured values and our connection to natureImbolc: the feast of Ewe Lactation—a great excuse to have the finest butter, cheese, and ice cream!Please Support Our Show: Join us on SubstackLove KnotWork Storytelling? Your financial contribution helps me pay the amazing team that puts this show together.Subscribe to our newsletter Myth Is Medicine. Words Are MagicWork With Marisa1:1 Writing Coaching: If you are working on a spiritual memoir or wellness professional or a creative entrepreneur who wants to use stories to build your business, book a free consultation with Marisa. Learn more at writingcoachmarisa.comLearn about group writing opportunities: www.marisagoudy.com/writing-groupsFind more of Marisa's writing and get a copy of her book, The Sovereignty Knot: www.marisagoudy.comFollow the show on Substack, Instagram, and Facebook.Music at the start of the show is by Beth Sweeney and Billy Hardy: billyandbeth.com

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