‘Thin Places’ [Re-]Visited. Tadhg’s Journal Excerpt Of Places Of Power & Invitation

Tadhg’s Journal Excerpt: ‘Thin places’, are places, times and events where Celts, Druids and others believed, that in once sense, the veil between here and the Other, the distance between heaven and earth is smaller, where the ‘air’ seems to tingle’ with spiritual power, invitation and anticipation; and where the Presence of God was/is said to be palpable. These places have fascinated people since ancient times.

‘Thin places’ still exist.

Having some friends over last evening, and sharing our own ‘Thin Place’ experiences, I thought it would be good to share some of the ‘Thin Places’ I’ve come across, visited and intend to re-visit. My comments made in my journal at the time are in quoted italics. So, these ‘Thin Places’ are:

Holy Island (Lindisfarne), a tidal island off the northeast coast of England. The castle at its summit was built in 1550. The island’s old Welsh name is Medcaut [which is thought to mean ‘Healing’ [Island]].