Hal Sidu - Healthy Traditions

My ancestors were predominantly Anglo-Saxon; that is, of English and Germanic descent, and I'm doing some research into modern Saxon Paganism in an attempt to reclaim some of my heritage. All forms of paganism have a deep connection to the earth, and I already practice my Quaker religion with a bent towards earth religion (I'm an Earth Quaker!), so I hope to adopt some customs to support that bent, and also connect me to my ancestral roots.

I'm going to write this next year about Hal Sidu, which is Saxon for Healthy Traditions - as in the daily and seasonal practices that engage my whole self (body, mind, spirit) and reconnect me with the earth and with God. The goal of Hal Sidu is a sacred integrated lifestyle.

I'm working to define the components of my personal path: 

• A sacral calendar that is true to my valley and not appropriated, and includes traditional crafts.
• Practices and devotions that are both earth-focused and Quaker, and bring mindfulness to my days.
• Values, principles, and testimonies to guide me.
• Community to share and serve.

My idea of God is Creation, Light, Love, and Mystery.

• Creation is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth; I remember and acknowledge the gift.
• Light is the healing balm of Truth; when held in Light, all shadow is washed clear.
• Love is the way of care and kindness that both mends and pummels us.
• Mystery is the wordless and unknowable, that I don't need to understand.