Wonderful. I grew up Catholic and had forgotten about this. Good to be reminded as it takes the pressure off. Thanks so much for linking to my post. Very kind of you.
Thanks for this, Liz. An excellent read - having run away from 'the church' as a teen, abused sexually, emotionally and spiritually within it's walls, I am only now rediscovering a spiritual path. Mum died three months ago, and as I head off in my campervan to drive to Scotland, give a book talk at a Halloween event, then park up on the moors in the dark, I shall return to your words and allow the dark to encircle me, meditate and think of my mum.
Oh, Sue. My deepest condolences. That sounds like the most perfect journey for this time in your life in your campervan. I wish you a lovely trip and some deep, soulful moments. Blessings in the dark, dear you.
I found the section on death is a new way of looking at grief and those we have lost. Grief is still so strange to me and still new. I’m not religious but I do think changing my perspective will help me to heal
Wishing you deep healing as you journey through your grief, Hannah. I’m so glad you found that letter offered some new perspectives. That means everything to me. Lots of Hallowtide blessing to you. xx
After finishing school, I had started buying yearly planners and made my year start in January 1st causing me a lot of anxiety and sadness. The last couple of years instead I decided to embrace Samhain as a new beginning, taking vantage of the fact that my birthday is on the 27th of October so it's definitely a turning point 😊
I love that you love my Substack! Thank you for saying that and for being here.
Starting the new year during Hallowtide is just perfect, I believe. And that your birthday is just before! That is so magical. I can absolutely understand your connection to this being your new year. Belated birthday wishes! xx
I really love this piece, Liz! 💖 Hallowtide. How beautiful! And I wonder, if in part, the word bubbled up within you as a whisper from the ancestors. The call to remember the sacredness of these three days is exactly what I needed to read this morning. Thank you!
That is exactly what I was thinking, Jenna. I am certain that my ancestors were guiding and inspiring me, giving me the word and connecting me to something that I have always carried with me. Wishing you a very blessed Hallowtide, my friend. 🧡
A very inspiring read, thank you Liz for introducing the concept of Hallowtide, it gives an even deeper meaning to this special moment of the year. I especially liked the idea of honouring the deaths of those things we no longer need in our life, they truly are ghosts that haunt us and letting them go is such a powerful way of celebrating this holy period. 💙
Thanks, Laura! Wishing you a magical weekend of releasing the ghosts that haunt you, my friend. Such an amazing way to entering the dark months of the year. Hallowtide blessings. xx
This has set me up for the next 3 days beautifully ❤️
I’m so glad it resonated with you, my friend. Wishing you magic and mystery this weekend. 🧡
Wonderful. I grew up Catholic and had forgotten about this. Good to be reminded as it takes the pressure off. Thanks so much for linking to my post. Very kind of you.
Glad that it has found its way back into your life. And I wish you the most blessed Hallowtide, Claire. xx
Thanks for this, Liz. An excellent read - having run away from 'the church' as a teen, abused sexually, emotionally and spiritually within it's walls, I am only now rediscovering a spiritual path. Mum died three months ago, and as I head off in my campervan to drive to Scotland, give a book talk at a Halloween event, then park up on the moors in the dark, I shall return to your words and allow the dark to encircle me, meditate and think of my mum.
Oh, Sue. My deepest condolences. That sounds like the most perfect journey for this time in your life in your campervan. I wish you a lovely trip and some deep, soulful moments. Blessings in the dark, dear you.
Thank you Liz 🙏
I found the section on death is a new way of looking at grief and those we have lost. Grief is still so strange to me and still new. I’m not religious but I do think changing my perspective will help me to heal
Wishing you deep healing as you journey through your grief, Hannah. I’m so glad you found that letter offered some new perspectives. That means everything to me. Lots of Hallowtide blessing to you. xx
Thank you Liz! ☺️and the same to you! ✨
No wonder this feels like such an intense time. There's certainly a lot to process. Thanks for such an informative and thought provoking piece
I’m so glad it spoke to you Louise. Blessings and magic. xx
After finishing school, I had started buying yearly planners and made my year start in January 1st causing me a lot of anxiety and sadness. The last couple of years instead I decided to embrace Samhain as a new beginning, taking vantage of the fact that my birthday is on the 27th of October so it's definitely a turning point 😊
Love your Substack, Liz!
I love that you love my Substack! Thank you for saying that and for being here.
Starting the new year during Hallowtide is just perfect, I believe. And that your birthday is just before! That is so magical. I can absolutely understand your connection to this being your new year. Belated birthday wishes! xx
I really love this piece, Liz! 💖 Hallowtide. How beautiful! And I wonder, if in part, the word bubbled up within you as a whisper from the ancestors. The call to remember the sacredness of these three days is exactly what I needed to read this morning. Thank you!
That is exactly what I was thinking, Jenna. I am certain that my ancestors were guiding and inspiring me, giving me the word and connecting me to something that I have always carried with me. Wishing you a very blessed Hallowtide, my friend. 🧡
A very inspiring read, thank you Liz for introducing the concept of Hallowtide, it gives an even deeper meaning to this special moment of the year. I especially liked the idea of honouring the deaths of those things we no longer need in our life, they truly are ghosts that haunt us and letting them go is such a powerful way of celebrating this holy period. 💙
Thanks, Laura! Wishing you a magical weekend of releasing the ghosts that haunt you, my friend. Such an amazing way to entering the dark months of the year. Hallowtide blessings. xx