| Basic Celtic Principles
NOTE: Please read the words box above if you want to understand what I am talking about here.
How many of you have ever heard of an Irishman that can stop at declaring one Oath in his lifetime? lol! Never heard of one, huh? And you most likely never will.
One thing I would like to tell you is that I believe in these things explicitly. It goes against the grain for me to discard even one of these basic beliefs (if that's what you want to call them). Oaths, principles, beliefs, what have you, these things were important to the ancient celts, and I believe it was because it is an inborn thing with the Irish and Scots people. I can't answer or comment to any other celtic cultures except the Irish and the Scots, because this is my background and ancestry, but I can vouch for most of both Irish and Scots and tell you that they'd rather break their arms or legs than break their word of honor.
Do you know I can proudly say that never in my lifetime have I ever broken a promise to anyone. Not ever. And I can also honestly say that if I were to do so, that it would be my greatest shame. lol! Believe it or not, it's the truth. Now on to my reason for writing this page in the first place.
I received an email recently that asked me to explain these things, the oaths, and as I returned the explanation by email, decided that it would make a great addition to this website, so for those of you that would like to read my interpretation of the celtic principles or oaths, as they may be, here it is.
1.) "Three things from which never to be moved:
One's Oaths, One's Gods, and the Truth."
Actually it means exactly what it says, that it is important to take a stand on certain things and not waver, not out of fear, not because of derision, not for any reason. In other words, "Your word of honor, your promises, your spiritual path, and the truth are something you should always stand up for. This takes courage at times, but then courage is something we all lack at one time or another, and is a goal to strive for. The celts greatly admired the courageous.
2.) "The three highest causes of the true human are:
Truth, Honor, and Duty."
This one means that the three things most dear to your heart should be telling the truth always, again your word of honor, acting and presenting yourself in an honorable fashion, and doing what you have to do when you have to do it, not shirking responsibilities to yourself or others. This is what it takes to be a true human: humanity and compassion and using it when needed.
3.) "Three candles that illuminate every darkness:
Truth, Nature, and Knowledge."
This means that when all else fails, that when you don't know which way to turn or who to turn to, to look inside yourself and see what is really there. Face the truth about yourself or the situation and give over to your better nature. See things for what they really are and acknowledge it. Knowledge can be a powerful weapon. And you can always return to nature, to the state of the natural if need be, without artifice or disguise, and seek your answers. These are the things that cast light into the darkness of human nature.
And I hope this answered the question. I am by no means an expert. Life continues and always will continue to be a learning experience for me. Blessed Be!
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