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Notes for the way home

Short, honest notes on rituals, rest, and the practice of coming back to yourself.

Calling Marquee Home: What My Cat Sam Taught My Family About Love, Death, and Advocacy

A couple of hours ago, my cat Sam died. He was 19 years old. And while my heart is absolutely broken, underneath the grief is something else that I wasn’t expecting to feel quite so strongly: Pride.

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Healing Isn’t Linear: Embracing the Spiral Path Within

For much of my life—both personally and professionally—I’ve been taught that healing should look like a straight line. But lately, I’ve come to realize something that changed everything: healing doesn’t happen in a straight line. It happens in spirals.

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Stop Letting Past Mistakes Define You

As a therapist, I see it time and time again—clients are weighed down by guilt or pain over choices they made in the past. If you’ve ever found yourself carrying the weight of your past like a stone in your pocket, I want you to know something. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry it anymore.

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Imbolc — Midwinter

Imbolc symbolizes the halfway point between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). This is a season of play as we move from winter to the early signs of Spring.

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Yuletide Musings: Daily Journal Prompts

Embark on a Reflective Journey: 12 Days of Advent Journaling Prompts for the Holiday Season

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Unveiling the Mysteries of Tarot: A Journey of Self-Discovery through Cards, Myths, and Magic

Have you ever walked past a Tarot reader booth and wondered what it was all about? Are you curious about Tarot but don't know where to start? Do you believe Tarot is spooky or wicked? Keep reading as we separate fact from fiction, and provide you with tips on what to expect when getting a reading.

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The Full Moon's Guiding Light: From Ancient Reverence to Modern Healing

For thousands of years, the Moon has fascinated and intrigued people with its shine and ever-changing phases — from ancient reverence to modern healing.

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