The Path of Truth

01/28/2012

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In the Gaelic, Sli na Firinne, (pro. shlee-nu-feer-in-eh), is the Path of Truth, but more than truth it is MY truth, my spiritual journey if you will. 
It is the search for why am I here, 
and why am I here? 
In tracing our roots we begin to answer these questions.
When secrets are uncovered, we find this truth.
When we stop telling ourselves lies about ourselves, we find this truth.
When we own the gifts and shadows of our identity, we find this truth.
We find freedom, when we find this truth....
Freedom from and freedom to...

Elizabeth Gilbert talks about this freedom in Eat Pray Love. 
Martha Beck writes about it in Leaving the Saints.
Maria Housden writes about it in Hannah's Gift
Alan Cooke talks about it in his film The Spirit of Ireland
Charles R. Hale writes about it at Stories connect, Love heals
Marie Ennis O'Connor is writing about it at Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer
Nona Jordan is helping many people to do it.
 
Look around you and see how many of us there are following Sli na Firinne, the Path of Truth. 
You are not alone.
I am not alone.
Together we are changing our world.

Join people with Irish roots as we  Explore Your Irish Identity here on Monday Jan 30th 

 


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Marie Ennis-O'Connor link
01/28/2012 11:39

I am so honored to be included in this beautiful post Martine and I love what you are doing!

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Martine Brennan link
01/29/2012 03:51

I have so much respect for the work you do Marie. Your writing is relevant to all women whether they have cancer, benign 'events' (like me) or never experience this particular fear. Your willingness to shine a light into the dark places is an inspiration to us all.

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Charles R. Hale link
01/28/2012 14:00

Thank you, Martine. I look forward to participating in "Explore Your Irish Identity."

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Martine Brennan link
01/29/2012 04:16

The support you give Irish American writers is a gift to the whole Irish American Community. Looking forward to the call tomorrow.

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Felicity Hayes-McCoy link
02/04/2012 03:58

Hi Martine, I've just completed a book with the strapline 'when you know where you come from you'll be able to see where you're going'. It's a memoir, written in Corca Dhuibhne, at the end of the Dingle peninsula; and it's about identity, heritage and the dynamic interface between the Irish oral and written traditions. In the process, via the internet, I've found many direct and indirect links to work other people are doing, including yours. I'm glad you have found you on this website and on Twitter.

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Felicity Hayes-McCoy link
02/04/2012 04:00

Oh dear ... it's definitely the weekend! Got my own website address wrong in the previous comment. It's www.felicityhayesmccoy.co.uk
Now - time for coffee and a walk by the river!

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