 Welcome, Amir Berk as the new Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. Hey there saplings! Welcome back to Esoteric Moment. Today I wanted to share just kind of a welcome letter that I have written to Amir Berk who, if you don't know, has been chosen as the new chief by Philip Kargam for Obad. This is a really exciting time for the order and I just wanted to mark it with something a little different. Dear Amir Berk, when I listen to you talk or watch your videos, I am taken away to a different time, a time of the ancient myths and legends. It says if you can walk through the myths of time easily and yet you seem fully present in the modern age. Your videos on Druidry were actually some of the first I found on YouTube. Transitions can be tricky and challenging and organizations often suffer when leadership is transitioning, particularly if it is not a well planned out or organized occasion. That's why I'm glad that Philip Kargam and the other leaders of Obad have really considered this decision and chosen someone like yourself to keep the legacy alive. When I heard your interview with Philip Kargam, I loved that you talked about the people of Obad and that the order wasn't in dire need of fixing, that it was really flourishing. Those were things I could share with you. The people I've met online and through different correspondences have made me aware of all of the gifts and love in our Obad community. I love weaving that web of family together with other members of Druidry and Obad and I'm glad that you will be doing the same in your new role. I won't lie, it's also very exciting that the next chosen chief is a woman because while Obad has been really, you know, accepting of different genders and not limiting positions or power to only one type of person, it is such a strong statement to have the next chosen chief be a woman. And as much as I love Philip Kargam, his books were the first I found in Druidry, he's still in a woman. May the next two years of transition and learning be a magical and welcoming experience. May you always remember the love and excitement we share with you at this change. May your years of leadership be filled with peace and wisdom. Welcome to this new role as chosen chief. I look forward to the years ahead with you in the order of Bards, Obades and Druids. Selfishly, I'm excited Philip will have more time for writing books. Yours in the piece of the sacred grove, Danny Lang. Alright guys, that's my letter. If you have thoughts on this new change or if you were just hearing about it, let me know what you're thinking about in the comments below. I'm excited for this transition. I think it'll be really good for the order and I'm really excited to see what new energy and mirror will bring to Obad. This week's Sapling Shoutout goes out to an Instagram follower. Ensis Fabb told me on Instagram when she completed her bard review and course this past week. So congratulations. It was really fun to share in your excitement for completing that milestone. And while it can take people years to get through that course, it's still really satisfying when you reach the end and you feel like you can kind of wrap the experience up and really look back on it with fondness and new wisdom. If you want to be next week's Sapling Shoutout, don't forget to talk to me in the comments below. Let me know what you think about the new chief. Thanks for watching and as always, may you find peace in the sacred grove.