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Allie Van Zyl's avatar

I needed these reminders today. The world needs these reminders today. Here on the verge of winter, the archetypes of death and collapse are looming precariously, begging for our participation, care, and ultimately, out transformation. I won't lie and say it isn't excruciating. I am constantly being reminded to return to my body, even when it's hard. I am learning to love my triggers as my teachers. I am inspired to move in new ways through my life. I am compelled to speak with more courage, but also more caution and compassion. And today and every day I am so grateful to be a part of this living world with you all.

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Wesley James's avatar

This shook my body, brought tears, goosebumps, resonance, coherence. The feelings of truth as I know them and experience them. I am grateful to have found your writing through Allie. I already know the person i will be sharing it with. Another soul that is looking for beacons and connections to these people and communities that are creating from these lenses.

I had a reaction to ‘warrior’ when it came up as well and loved your asking for something else to be possible. I really appreciated your example of generous compassion with someone who holds a different view, allowing both to exist…without having to go to ‘war’ , and still honoring your truth. (I will call upon that someday and thank you in that moment🙏🏻). The warring language that is so prevalent amongst our old story is really hard to get away from. I catch myself thinking in those ways and even starting to write in those words. Competition, battle, enemy, etc.

You delivered a big hug and lots of inspiration to me today. Thank you 🙏🏻 And a sense of belonging, that Im not alone in loving the living world. Plus all the mentions of other people offering their unique beauty in paying attention during the birthing process of the new.

I stressed myself out yesterday reading articles of doom and gloom. Today im going to try something new. Simplify and allow this article to be enough. Rereading it when/if I feel the urge but not consuming anymore new ones.

May you be well and full of encouragement that what you are doing is helping make life more beautiful for people ❤️

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