I just love what you said about letting it out. So healthy, so important. My personal practice in winter follows an old folkloric tradition of “inviting the old crone in” - the crone is winter, and death, and time, and solitude, and darkness, but you must make space for her in this life, and show her love and mercy from the elements. It’s really changed my relationship with the seasons, and maybe is almost like the other half of “let it all out.” I don’t know! I might have to sit with it longer. Really powerful, Liz, thank you for writing this. 💜
I had a moment where I just felt that joy and relief for you. Your household, your family and how you hold each other and celebrate what is cherished is goddamn beautiful my internet friend. Please keep on sharing it, it's infectious.
Catching up on my reading. Thanks for posting this! I had a good cry this week too. December does it to me every year. I also did a smaller, "best of" tree this year, and put the whole thing up by myself. I thought I wouldn't like it, but it turned out just right.
I've so enjoyed finding you on substack this year and keeping up with your writing. Hope the new year is a safe and happy one. Cheers! 🥂
I just love what you said about letting it out. So healthy, so important. My personal practice in winter follows an old folkloric tradition of “inviting the old crone in” - the crone is winter, and death, and time, and solitude, and darkness, but you must make space for her in this life, and show her love and mercy from the elements. It’s really changed my relationship with the seasons, and maybe is almost like the other half of “let it all out.” I don’t know! I might have to sit with it longer. Really powerful, Liz, thank you for writing this. 💜
May the Lord bless you, and keep you. ☺️
I had a moment where I just felt that joy and relief for you. Your household, your family and how you hold each other and celebrate what is cherished is goddamn beautiful my internet friend. Please keep on sharing it, it's infectious.
Girlfriend. You have had a YEAR. I’m glad you found that release valve, and that your family folded in around you and gave you what you needed.
Also, YES to the Jurassic Pole. Always. 😉
Let it out and gather up the love! Merry Christmas!🎄
...the Light always returns✨✨✨
A safe place to let it all out, loving arms to hug you when you are done, all in all a million reasons to be grateful. Thanks for sharing.
What Raquel said! Sending you huge hugs, to add to all the love already surrounding you.
Catching up on my reading. Thanks for posting this! I had a good cry this week too. December does it to me every year. I also did a smaller, "best of" tree this year, and put the whole thing up by myself. I thought I wouldn't like it, but it turned out just right.
I've so enjoyed finding you on substack this year and keeping up with your writing. Hope the new year is a safe and happy one. Cheers! 🥂