The coat is lovely! I’m thinking you need a parka for Chicago 🥶! Packing is such a beast. I spent so much moving last move, I wish I had just left it all and it would have been much cheaper to replace the furniture that I’d moved all over the country already 😂. This full moon this past cycle has been very rough. A trip to the ER for dehydration and a surprise UTI. Still sick with a weird head chest cold that will not end after two weeks. So much old anger and deep grief from childhood. I am shocked there is more in there still!! Looking forward to feeling better.
I love these threads and this community so much. Thank you for continuing them Nora. And yay for magic in all the ways.
I had Thanksgiving with extended family in Pennsylvania last week and, y’all, I was not prepared. It was HARD. They’re all more mainstream, so generally I don’t relate super deeply, but they’re kind and generally it’s somewhere in the range of okay enough to even good. This time, though, was rough. So abrasive and just really feeling the contrast between those who are more self-aware and empathic right now and those who aren’t able to be in that space. It also leaves me feeling extra grateful for my close friends who are my chosen family and spaces like this full of emotional literacy, vulnerability, realness, attunement, agency, and sensitivity.
I can relate and now finally at 66 yrs. old it is easier! Not just because family has died but because, like you, I see what works and what doesn't and don't have the need to have them be any different or expect it. Love this community!!!!!
Thanks so much Susan! Yes, “don’t have the need to have them be any different or expect it.” Definitely a season for me of a new layer of that lesson. To not look to get specific needs met from people who simply can’t meet them, through no fault of their own. I truly believe they would meet me there if they could. My system is recalibrating once more and I’m grateful for you love and support and sharing your experience 🙏🏼 Much love to you 💗
Biggest learning for me was that they couldn't validate or love me and there is a child part creating situations that replay the pain, this could be with different people and she's looking for that love...so I FINALLY saw her and gave her the love myself!!! I have to do this 100's of times but at least I found her and she's not running the show creating the bad feelings to finally get the love.
Thank you for reminding me how The Faeries can help, with big tasks and more. If you don't mind I'm going to be judgemental, you and Jon are doing a fantastic job of grappling with the hugeness of the move!!! It's inspirational. Check-in.... I'm having fun and also getting overwhelmed by the book I am writing. Every hour I remind myself that I'm not an impostor, I am creating something that may just turn out to be GREAT. Time is an illusion, 14 years ago I embarked on the path that has led me to today's work. I'm like an oyster growing that pearl. And you my friend have given me that not so little grain of sand where the beautiful pearl grows. The morsel of wisdom, we are love and light incarnate came from your transmissions, from you. Thank you Nora.
I love your coat, Nora and I love mine, too. I walked in it this morning to a nearby get together and with the addition of a warm scarf I was comfy in my new coat at 32 degrees. It was sunny with no wind, and I was happy to be warm enough.
Thanksgiving was surprisingly fine at my sister in law's home. Her partner's family was there too so our hostesses were on their best behavior and a good time was had by all. I had nice conversations with everyone at some point in the gathering.
I'm starting to feel weird at these check-ins as I seem to always say I am doing good, fine or the like. Yes, I have problems with money. Yes, my brother is sick with cancer, but I still feel optimistic and interested in life and supported and loved. I danced by the light of the full moon and had a wonderful turkey soup dinner with a neighbor last night. I have found more interesting Zoom workshops than I can possibly attend (though I do catch several a week.) Mostly I am fine because of being retired and having my time as my own. I just need to move more--my one goal that I don't seem to get a grasp on, but even so, life is good and I feel good.
Thanks for the chance to check in, Nora. Much love to you and your faithful companion.
Hey - here's a pro tip for commentors . . . if you start a comment, then click "read" to read the article before posting . . . your comments disappear. Now, what was I saying? . . . and which parts were important? Firstly - the coat is beautiful! I love the colors and the magic surrounding it and so very happy that, even though time is an illusion, you have more of it.
I am doing well. Happy and relieved to be home after 4 days with various family members in Philly. I may need a nap. Lots happening and much to navigate. Many times I found myself in a conversation saying . . . this is not my shit. I am releasing whatever this is. Had some healing/nourishing moments and some dramatic and turbulent ones (mostly for brother & fam).
I love the coat! And thanks for your article. I do struggle with time as an illusion thing in the same way since we are living in 3d much of the time and I get stressed about things especially since I am one of those people who is perpetually late. :) And I really love that you added the spiritual bypassing part since it happens in that way I think with others offering a spiritual bypass to things.
Love the coat 😊
Thank you! :)
Ohhhh my, that coat!!
I’m excited for your journey. It feels as though it may be paralleling mine.
Thank you :)
The coat is lovely! I’m thinking you need a parka for Chicago 🥶! Packing is such a beast. I spent so much moving last move, I wish I had just left it all and it would have been much cheaper to replace the furniture that I’d moved all over the country already 😂. This full moon this past cycle has been very rough. A trip to the ER for dehydration and a surprise UTI. Still sick with a weird head chest cold that will not end after two weeks. So much old anger and deep grief from childhood. I am shocked there is more in there still!! Looking forward to feeling better.
Sending you love and wishes for speedy healing. Yeah, I am looking at most of our furniture thinking it won't be going with us.
Get better soon! I've heard about 6 people with this lingering thing. Send you love.
Thank you Susan!
I love these threads and this community so much. Thank you for continuing them Nora. And yay for magic in all the ways.
I had Thanksgiving with extended family in Pennsylvania last week and, y’all, I was not prepared. It was HARD. They’re all more mainstream, so generally I don’t relate super deeply, but they’re kind and generally it’s somewhere in the range of okay enough to even good. This time, though, was rough. So abrasive and just really feeling the contrast between those who are more self-aware and empathic right now and those who aren’t able to be in that space. It also leaves me feeling extra grateful for my close friends who are my chosen family and spaces like this full of emotional literacy, vulnerability, realness, attunement, agency, and sensitivity.
Much love and many hugs to each of you 💜
Thank you so much, Helen. I also love these weekly check-ins and this community so much. You all are a gift.
Thank you for sharing so openly and beautifully about your experience. I am sure everyone here can relate.
Sending you love and wishes for a beautiful week.
Thanks so much Nora. Your love and wishes are gratefully received 💕
I can relate and now finally at 66 yrs. old it is easier! Not just because family has died but because, like you, I see what works and what doesn't and don't have the need to have them be any different or expect it. Love this community!!!!!
Thanks so much Susan! Yes, “don’t have the need to have them be any different or expect it.” Definitely a season for me of a new layer of that lesson. To not look to get specific needs met from people who simply can’t meet them, through no fault of their own. I truly believe they would meet me there if they could. My system is recalibrating once more and I’m grateful for you love and support and sharing your experience 🙏🏼 Much love to you 💗
Biggest learning for me was that they couldn't validate or love me and there is a child part creating situations that replay the pain, this could be with different people and she's looking for that love...so I FINALLY saw her and gave her the love myself!!! I have to do this 100's of times but at least I found her and she's not running the show creating the bad feelings to finally get the love.
Thank you for reminding me how The Faeries can help, with big tasks and more. If you don't mind I'm going to be judgemental, you and Jon are doing a fantastic job of grappling with the hugeness of the move!!! It's inspirational. Check-in.... I'm having fun and also getting overwhelmed by the book I am writing. Every hour I remind myself that I'm not an impostor, I am creating something that may just turn out to be GREAT. Time is an illusion, 14 years ago I embarked on the path that has led me to today's work. I'm like an oyster growing that pearl. And you my friend have given me that not so little grain of sand where the beautiful pearl grows. The morsel of wisdom, we are love and light incarnate came from your transmissions, from you. Thank you Nora.
Thank you so much, Susan. I am so excited for you and your book. Sending you love and wishes for ease and joy and many, many rewards.
Susan I have total faith that your book WILL be GREAT!
Thank you so much Kate
I love your coat, Nora and I love mine, too. I walked in it this morning to a nearby get together and with the addition of a warm scarf I was comfy in my new coat at 32 degrees. It was sunny with no wind, and I was happy to be warm enough.
Thanksgiving was surprisingly fine at my sister in law's home. Her partner's family was there too so our hostesses were on their best behavior and a good time was had by all. I had nice conversations with everyone at some point in the gathering.
I'm starting to feel weird at these check-ins as I seem to always say I am doing good, fine or the like. Yes, I have problems with money. Yes, my brother is sick with cancer, but I still feel optimistic and interested in life and supported and loved. I danced by the light of the full moon and had a wonderful turkey soup dinner with a neighbor last night. I have found more interesting Zoom workshops than I can possibly attend (though I do catch several a week.) Mostly I am fine because of being retired and having my time as my own. I just need to move more--my one goal that I don't seem to get a grasp on, but even so, life is good and I feel good.
Thanks for the chance to check in, Nora. Much love to you and your faithful companion.
Kate, yes we have worked hard and earned our time of peaceful and loving reactions to the shit. I love you Kate!
Thank you, Susan and much love to you!
I love the energy you bring to these check-in threads! Nothing weird about you at all or the fact that you are the space you are in.
Can't wait to see you in your coat when you post a photo of it :)
Sending you love and all good things.
Thank you, Nora!
Hey - here's a pro tip for commentors . . . if you start a comment, then click "read" to read the article before posting . . . your comments disappear. Now, what was I saying? . . . and which parts were important? Firstly - the coat is beautiful! I love the colors and the magic surrounding it and so very happy that, even though time is an illusion, you have more of it.
I am doing well. Happy and relieved to be home after 4 days with various family members in Philly. I may need a nap. Lots happening and much to navigate. Many times I found myself in a conversation saying . . . this is not my shit. I am releasing whatever this is. Had some healing/nourishing moments and some dramatic and turbulent ones (mostly for brother & fam).
I also love this space & these check-ins.
Gahhhhhhh! Technology!!!!!!!
I did something similar here once.
Thank you for the coat love and all of the other love.
Glad to hear you're well and home and navigated the family.
I love you :)
I love you too!
Hi and much love, Shannon! Glad you survived the family gathering so well and best of wishes for that which you have to navigate
Thank you, Kate! Much love to you as well ❤️
I love the coat! And thanks for your article. I do struggle with time as an illusion thing in the same way since we are living in 3d much of the time and I get stressed about things especially since I am one of those people who is perpetually late. :) And I really love that you added the spiritual bypassing part since it happens in that way I think with others offering a spiritual bypass to things.
Thank you so much, Vicki. Sending you big love and hugs.
Thanks! Sending you love and many hugs too!