This year will be the year that I will seriously explore what it means to be a Celtic shaman.  From the beginning researches I did into the symbolism of my three Otherworld helpers that I am to work with, I really don't see that I have much of a choice.  Not such a bad state of affairs in any case.  And so, I will begin with a traditioanl journeyman's prayer.

I stand at the doorway with staff & pack, May Dana protect me there & back.