WWADD?

[treegod]

Christians have created an ingenious little thing to determine their course of actions through Jesus' example: WWJD or What Would Jesus Do?

And why not Druids? No reason, which is why I'm doing this thread

So, WWADD stands for What Would A Druid Do?

I'm sure there are many answers, but the one that I think is a really good example is; WWADD between two violent tribes straining at the bit to slaughter their enemy?

Now the simple answer would be that the Druid stops it all. Further the Druid would find a way to resolve the reason for the conflict, ending not just the effect (the war) but the cause too (reason for conflict). We don't have the same situation (at least I hope not) but the principle is still relevant; how do we handle conflict? (I'm still in-training, not quite passed the Druid's Examination )

That's one example, my example. Any others?

So, WWADD? Can you apply that in your life? Have you applied that in your life?

[DJ Droood]

I'm sure there are many answers, but the one that I think is a really good example is; WWADD between two violent tribes straining at the bit to slaughter their enemy?

Context please...do you mean modern druids?

I think there are two options..one is to join the military of one side or the other, with references to Cú Chulainn , etc.
The other option is to make blog posts, tweets or messageboard posts about the importance of being "neutral" and not commiting, one way or another.

But as your scenario simply couldn't happen in the modern world, perhaps you are talking about the ancient druids. I think they would sanction the cattle raid of one side and try to trick the hero on the other side into giving up his weapons. It would turn out badly for them. Or perhaps they would jump up and down on the beach, yelling magic spells and curses at the steely-eyed Roman General. Likewise, it would turn out badly for them.

[treegod]

I'm sure there are many answers, but the one that I think is a really good example is; WWADD between two violent tribes straining at the bit to slaughter their enemy?

Context please...do you mean modern druids?

Context is where you are. The quote you quoted is not the theme of this thread just an example of my fabrication. Which boils down to what I said before...

We don't have the same situation (at least I hope not) but the principle is still relevant; how do we handle conflict?

My intention is to find out what ideas people have about Druids(Ancient/Modern/Historical/Mythical/Fictional etc) and being a Druid now, and how that translates into day-to-day life.

But this thread is not just about Druids stepping between two armies to stop them or pulling on the strings of their society to start them. It's about any example (Ancient/Modern/Historical/Mythical/Fictional etc) that inspires your own personal WWADD and how that is translated into your day-to-day life.

[fulbert-avebury]

This is a nicely clever way of considering what it means (for me) to be a druid today. I like the contrast with the WWJD? concept I have encountered in contemporary Christian groups.

From this perspective, when I think WWADD? here in these communal message boards, sharing our experiences within one another and helping others along makes for a great response.

Jeffrey

[Tyriell_Whisperwind]

haha given the right mood and the right person on your nerves with that statement one could single handedly bring the wickerman back to popularity

to quote the comedian daniel tosh...

"Does everybody have their WWJD bracelets on? 'Cause I was wearing my bracelet recently, and I was in the movie theater, and this guy's cell phone went off -- don't you just hate that? Then he picked it up, 'Hey, how's it going? I'm in a movie.' And I'm like, 'Hey! Get off the phone!' And he's like, 'Mind your own business.' And I almost went crazy, but then I looked at my bracelet: what would Jesus do? So I lit him on fire and sent him to Hell"

[treegod]

This is a nicely clever way of considering what it means (for me) to be a druid today.

Right. It's important to me that I have a well-defined image of my own Druidry, not dependent on what the Ancient Druids were or what many Modern Druids say they are, but what my inner Druid is

And WWADD? can help me develop that. Or in other terms of reference I learn what the Druid archetype is and how to manifest that in my life.

For me I get a sense of authority. Which isn't the same as authoritarianism. It's what I've learnt to call Calm Assertiveness (look up Cesar Millan for the reference). The Druid's authority isn't tyranical, violent, oppressive or authoritarian. It is respectful and respected. It is powerful but not overpowering. It is responsive and responsible. It is leadership but not forcefulness. Hmm... peaceful authority.

From this perspective, when I think WWADD? here in these communal message boards, sharing our experiences within one another and helping others along makes for a great response.

Yes, indeed, that's a wonderful aspect of being a Druid, definately. There's a storehouse of wisdom here

[treegod]

haha given the right mood and the right person on your nerves with that statement one could single handedly bring the wickerman back to popularity

Yee-eeeees. Not exactly what I mean by "Peaceful Authority"

to quote the comedian daniel tosh...

"Does everybody have their WWJD bracelets on? 'Cause I was wearing my bracelet recently, and I was in the movie theater, and this guy's cell phone went off -- don't you just hate that? Then he picked it up, 'Hey, how's it going? I'm in a movie.' And I'm like, 'Hey! Get off the phone!' And he's like, 'Mind your own business.' And I almost went crazy, but then I looked at my bracelet: what would Jesus do? So I lit him on fire and sent him to Hell"

Well, that describes a lot of Christians but that doesn't sound like the Jesus I know, or at least imagine to be

[wolf560]

So, WWADD stands for What Would A Druid Do?
WWADD between two violent tribes straining at the bit to slaughter their enemy?

Can you apply that in your life? Have you applied that in your life?

Hello All,

I've been a Druid for awhile and I have been in the US military for almost as long.
After 20 years of Army life I retired and immediately took a job in Afghanistan.
My responsibility was to deliver equipment that would save the lives of American military personnel in combat (which I very successfully did).

My calling to Druidry is an old one and I have spent nearly thirty years seeking some kind of enlightenment into exactly what a "Druid should do".

The Druids of old were the pillars of their community/ clan/ tribe. Although they typically are not written carrying swords into combat, they were always present in support of their Tuath (people) and usually in a very direct way.

Today's Druids are all different; attitudes as well as preconceptions run rampant as in any pagan practice/ belief system.

For me?

I will side with my "tribe" every time and never blink an eye.
This is my own personal Druidry, and I personally would not have it any other way.
If I wanted to be a solitaire, you would not be reading my responses here.

WWADD?
Just they did during the Cath Maigh Tuireadh (Battle of Moytura)
Call down the lightning and thunder upon the foes of his/ kinsmen
Cause the stomachs of the men and horses on the other side to turn

In my case, I entered in one group ritual after another to bring our soldiers home.
We structured the rituals so that our soldiers had "a few extra seconds to get out of harm's way" and so that they would always find themselves "away from an area of harm".

For now we must all make our own choices based upon our own moral and ethical codes... and live our lives the best way we can in the Balance...

/|\ Mark

[Oneonine]

Looking at druidry today I think the answer for me is:-

What wouldn't a druid do?

[wolf560]

LOL...!!!