Celtic Calm

Deep Stillness: St Kevin by the Upper Lake

Eochaid Mac Colla Season 1 Episode 17

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Stand beside the Upper Lake in Glendalough on a quiet morning, where steep valley walls hold ancient stillness and a hermit's cave overlooks dark water. This meditation explores St. Kevin—not through miraculous tales, but through the deep calm that comes from patient attention and the kind of presence that allows the world to settle around you.

Through slow breathing and the steady reflection of the lake, discover stillness that forms not through withdrawal alone but through balanced attention to both solitude and community. Let Kevin's hermitage above the water, his closeness to nature, and his founding of one of Ireland's great monasteries teach you about steadiness, simplicity, and the strength found in quiet.

Perfect for: Finding stillness amid daily demands • Balancing solitude with connection • Cultivating patient attention and presence

Historical context: St. Kevin of Glendalough (6th century), the Upper Lake and St. Kevin's Bed in County Wicklow, early Irish monasticism, the valley of two lakes (Glendalough), hermit tradition in Celtic Christianity

Running time: ~7 minutes

About Celtic Calm Authentic Irish meditation rooted in manuscript sources and historical landscapes. No invented traditions—just the genuine wisdom of Ireland's ancient stories, preserved for modern seekers.

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