Why have you chosen to take the first steps on the dedicant path?
I've been interested in druidry for some time now, and as I was searching for ideas about what I was going to do for Imbolc, I discovered ADF. I read through some articles on the site and found the section talking about the various training, and it called to me. It is one of the main reasons I decided to join ADF, along with the hope that I will meet some interesting and like-minded people.
Is this a step on your path, or will it become the path itself?
Both. This is but the first step and I do plan on going farther than the DP, but the things I learn and experience during the DP will become part of my overall path.
What do you expect to learn?
Many things: how to show greater respect for the Earth, ancient lore and history, understand myself better, just whatever I can learn. I'm an information sponge, ready and willing to learn whatever lessons the universe has in store for me.
What would you like to get out of this journey?
A lot of it is the same as above, with more emphasis on the part about understanding myself. I hope to utilize the knowledge I gain to successfully have an impact on the health of the earth around me, and to become more mature as a person, able to understand and express my ideas and feelings to those around me. As I stand now, I'm not good at expressing things. I also wish to be more pious, and look forward to studying piety for the nine virtues essay.
Do you know where the path will take you?
I hope that it will take me to a place as mentioned above, where my life is like that. And also to a point where I can be open about my beliefs and not scared to talk about it. But other than that, I can't say I can know for sure where it will take me. As long as I keep my goals in mind and work toward them, it should be in the realm of possibility, but sometimes unexpected things come up, not necessarily negative things, but even positive things that could have an impact on the way I see things and those things may make me feel like redefining my goals.
If you have just joined ADF, why have you chosen to work on this immediately?
I've chosen to work on it (almost) immediately because it was one of my primary intentions upon joining ADF. I want to make sure I get to work, and don't procrastinate. Otherwise, I may never begin. Taking the first step is very important.
(skip a question, as it doesn't apply. I haven't been in ADF a long time)
Does it look hard or easy?
I think it is something that will be challenging for me. I'm not good at writing, and this entire thing is based upon doing a lot of writing of essays, and journals, etc. Book reports are a bit of a weak point for me, especially. I'm good at reading and understanding the information, but I/m not good at summarizing. But in the end, I want it to be a challenge to overcome. If it's just some easy thing to breeze through, I wouldn't learn anything or grow as an individual.
Which requirements appear to be difficult to you now, and which appear to be easy?
As mentioned, the book report essays appear to be the most difficult things for me. Also, the essay or journal covering 5 months of regular meditation practice. I find it hard to make time to relax, and to attempt to do that on a regular basis... but it is something important and I want to find the time.I think the essay for my understanding of the ancestors may be difficult as well. I don't really know any of my ancestors related through family. and I have no connection with relatives who may be able to tell me about our family's history. I think the part that will take the least amount of time and present the least amount of challenge will be the requirement do describe my home shrine and the essays on the nine virtues.
Do you have doubts, questions, or concerns that you need to ask about?
At this time, no. At least as far as needing to ask about things. Do I have doubts/worries? sometimes. I worry if I'll be able to finish everything and pass. I have low confidence in myself and my abilities due to situations in my life (ending up with terrible teachers at a young age, peers bullying, etc) but that is something that I am trying to work past, and part of the whole thing about how I hope this journey helps me mature and grow as an individual.
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