@Christina4 Condolosences about the loss of your friend- it sounds like the ritual brought back some nostalgia that was both happy and sad at the same time. It sounds like you can feel that he is resting at peace now, and I hope the farewell ritual helped you to find your inner peace as well. So much love to you!
@Debra2 It sounds like you carry a lot of pain in your heart- sending you a big hug! While I do not know the details and cannot speak to any of the wrongs that were done, I am sorry that those who were so treasured by you left the way they did. It is easy to become lost in seeking meanings or reasons, so my best advice to you would be to focus on how you can heal yourself- as you are a strong, wonderful, capable person all on your own! Take the love you so kindly shared with others and remember to save some for yourself- indulge in self love and self care as you embark on the long journey towards both healing and freedom. Iām cheering for you, Debra!
And absolutely stunning spellwork on forgiveness- what a powerful entry! Thank you so much for sharing
@Rowan Beautifully written as always And agreed- I really think there should be some kind of Empathy Class that teaches forgiveness in schools, itās such a valuable thing to learn about! And no worries- you said it perfectly that forgiveness is something we do for ourselves, it certainly doesnāt mean we have to come to like to even be nice to the person whose actions we are putting behind us. That being said, your story has a very happy and successful ending- you are amazing for being able to move beyond the past and reach the point youāve gotten to! You have a very strong heart, Rowan- congrats to you
@Susurrus Grounding work and journalling are really successful and helpful ways to work through problems (and even reveal things that we didnāt know were holding us down!) and seek out freedom through forgiveness. I know Iāve said it before, but you are always learning and growing, Siofra, and I am so proud of how far you have come even in the short time weāve known each other. A huge congrats to you!
@Kasandra Frozen and The Ice Dragon make quite the pair for inspiration! Beautiful spellwork, Kasandra- sorry that nature didnāt want to lend a hand this time around. I imagine the snowy days will be here before we know it (although then again, the weather is so unpredictable these days). I love the note you included for those who donāt live in wintery climates- a freezer is always a good substitute. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely spell!
@Amethyst For all the adjectives I love to use (sometimes too much, I know ), I just canāt find the right words to be able to adequately describe this pieceā¦ you really poured your heart into it and it shines through with every word. The loss of your father and situation with your mother is a very heavy burden to bear, especially when you were so young. Your spellwork here is lovely and the words are so powerful- the focus on healing and freedom really rings. I had to stop and read the line āforgiveness is a giftā over and over- because it is so true. You always sweep me away with your words- I canāt say it enough.
I could go on and on about how powerful this is- beautiful work, Amethyst. Just beautiful
@Janis You have already come a long way on your path towards wellness, Janis- a huge congrats to you! Forgiveness is an important piece of the puzzle of wellbeing, and it sounds like you have found your freedom and inner acceptance. Beautiful chant and lovely spellwork, and I love your note about taking a walk in nature to conclude the spell! I can see mental, emotional, and physical wellness in this spellwork- you did such a great job!
@Christine13 Iām so sorry to hear about the recent loss of your father, Christine. You are so strong for overcoming inner obstacles and expressing forgiveness to your father. Your emotions and inner journey shine through in this beautiful ritual- it is such a lovely self-healing spell And bonus points for tea magick- it really is such a wonderful medium for healing work! Thank you so much for sharing
@Garnet I can say with confidence that you arenāt alone about looking back on high school years with disdain and anger. I think many of us- myself certainly included- associate that time of our lives with a lot of pain and struggles and those emotions can take over pretty easily. Iām glad you are finding your forgiveness and also learning where to draw your lines- there are indeed some things that we are not ready to dig into! You are wise for being careful about Shadow Work. Lots of love!