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Tag: love
Dear self,
I’m so proud of us. I don’t think I say that enough. I spend so much time thinking about what still hurts, what still needs answers, what my body still can’t do, and what the next appointment, test, medication, or diagnosis might bring that sometimes I forget to turn around and look at the road…
The Porch Light Is Still On: When Loving a Friend Means Stepping Away
There is a quote that has been sitting particularly heavy with me lately: “No one trashes your name better than someone who is afraid you’ll tell people the truth.” Whew. That is a loaded statement. And unfortunately, it’s one I’ve learned the truth of more than once in my life. I’ve never been particularly good…
Veiling in Magic: Ancient Roots, Sacred Thresholds, and Modern Practice
Recently, I began incorporating veiling into my own spiritual practice. Not as a requirement, not as a rule, and certainly not because someone told me I had to. Instead, it became a quiet ritual. A way of stepping from the noise of everyday life into something a little more sacred. For many people, the word…
The Dopamine Menu: Pacing Joy When Your Nervous System Lives on Hard Mode ✨🧋📚
Your nervous system is not a broken vending machine that forgot how to dispense joy. It is more like an old woodland radio tower during a thunderstorm. Some days the signal comes in crystal clear. Other days every sound arrives too loudly, too quickly, or all at once. For those of us living with Dysautonomia,…
The Rosy Maple Moth: subtle but still powerful.
The Rosy Maple Moth looks like something painted by a daydreaming goddess with a sweet tooth. With its bubblegum pink legs, buttery yellow wings, and tiny fuzzy body, it barely feels real when you spot one resting near your porch light or curled beside your doorway at night. 🌙🍓✨
The Quiet Magic of a Chronically Ill Witch
There’s a version of me the outside world doesn’t see. She is not standing tall in a candlelit circle every night, not draped in ritual regalia, not summoning storms with a flick of her wrist. No… this version of me is sitting on the edge of the bed, calculating energy like it’s currency. How much…
When the Universe Whispers Back
The post reflects on moments when life’s chaos aligns, creating clarity and peace. It emphasizes trusting the process, appreciating small victories, and recognizing the significance of each experience. Despite challenging beginnings, embracing rest and moments of stillness leads to healing and connection. Ultimately, life’s journey is a mosaic of lessons and blessings.
đź’” How to Deal with Unintentional Rejection from Your Spouse
There’s a quiet ache that comes with being the one who always reaches first—the one who initiates the touching, the cuddling, and the loving. It feels like an overwhelming weight sitting in your chest, a sensation that grows heavier each day as you extend your heart in hopes of building deeper connections. When those gestures…
Learning to Let Go of Resistance
Can we talk about how defeating it feels to need a mobility aid before you’re even “officially old”? I about cried today when my husband and son made a simple joke. They didn’t mean any harm, but it hit deeper than I expected. Truth is, I’ve been fighting the idea of using one since 2015…
