3/16/2007 - The Druid's Egg

The Roman writer Pliny described Celts' anguinem, or druid's egg, and apple-sized tailsman formed from the spittle of angry snakes. Celtic attorneys carried arnguinem to enhance thier eloquence and to increase thier chances of victory in the law courts.

The druid's egg, or any talsiman cane be the basis of a useful visualization to reduce anxiety or stressful conversations. Breathe deeply and imagine your nervounsess channeled through the talisman and returned to your as its opposite, confidence. If you begin to feel anxious while speachmaking, recall the image of your druid's egg as a calming inspiration.