How timely this letter is! I recently had a dream about Juliet from Romeo and Juliet...only she told me quite a different story than the one we already know. Ever since then, I feel like she's been haunting me, begging me to tell it, even if only to myself so that I understand her in a way that no one ever has. It's a special kind of magic, the magic of stories. It's the only way we can come close to living another life. And sometimes it really feels like those other lives just won't leave us alone....
Currently, I'm weighed down by untold stories. The shadow realms grabbed me this winter. I seem to be channeling Persephone. As spring is on the threshold of becoming, so too am I.
I'm glad you feel yourself on the threshold of spring, full of new life and possibilities. Though the shadows can be a scary and lonely place I believe there's always fruit to take back from the Underworld
I recently wrote a long journal entry listing all of my traumas and forgiving the people (including myself) that caused me harm. Then I burned them in a releasing ceremony, and the relief I’ve felt has been profound. Putting words to all the thoughts that have been dragging me down for most of my life has allowed me to move on and open up my heart again.
As for writing a shadow side story, I have not done that yet, although I know I have several gothic tales swimming around in my imagination.
That sounds like a hard but ultimately healing exercise. It's crazy how heavy unreleased thoughts feel! I love the sound of your gothic tales, I find myself drawn there too at the moment.
Thank You Kate for once again touching my heart and spirit. Not sure how you read my mind and seem to capture whatever it is I'm experiencing each week but you do. The best word that comes to me at this moment is "Profound" to describe your words. Certainly don't consider myself a writer in any sense but to answer your questions, I guess I was trying shadow work and brining the dark side story to light. Really not for anyone else to read, but just putting down the story into words on paper and expressing the thoughts and emotions for only myself. Once it started rolling, the words quickly flowed. Kind of like a dam breaking and the flood waters being released. Reread it one time and the emotion was still there. Think I'll keep it for awhile and then probably watch it burn in the fireplace. My thought being that the story will be released to the universe to ponder and judge so I don't have to anymore. Just taking time to get there.
I'm always touched by the depth and sincerity of your comments. Some stories I feel are just for us, and there's a great relief in getting those darker words onto paper and then simply letting them go. If the words flow like a river you know that's the story you've been holding onto for a long time, and the one that needs to be told most - even if only to yourself. Hope you have a lovely weekend, and thank you for your thoughtful comment!
How timely this letter is! I recently had a dream about Juliet from Romeo and Juliet...only she told me quite a different story than the one we already know. Ever since then, I feel like she's been haunting me, begging me to tell it, even if only to myself so that I understand her in a way that no one ever has. It's a special kind of magic, the magic of stories. It's the only way we can come close to living another life. And sometimes it really feels like those other lives just won't leave us alone....
I echo the sentiments that you should write Juliet's story!
Please write it, I would love to read it! 💜
Oooh that have me shivers. I hope you write it.
Currently, I'm weighed down by untold stories. The shadow realms grabbed me this winter. I seem to be channeling Persephone. As spring is on the threshold of becoming, so too am I.
I'm glad you feel yourself on the threshold of spring, full of new life and possibilities. Though the shadows can be a scary and lonely place I believe there's always fruit to take back from the Underworld
I recently wrote a long journal entry listing all of my traumas and forgiving the people (including myself) that caused me harm. Then I burned them in a releasing ceremony, and the relief I’ve felt has been profound. Putting words to all the thoughts that have been dragging me down for most of my life has allowed me to move on and open up my heart again.
As for writing a shadow side story, I have not done that yet, although I know I have several gothic tales swimming around in my imagination.
That sounds like a hard but ultimately healing exercise. It's crazy how heavy unreleased thoughts feel! I love the sound of your gothic tales, I find myself drawn there too at the moment.
You’ve poured such beauty and depth into these words. I appreciate your reminder to sit with the dark, hidden things.
Thank You Kate for once again touching my heart and spirit. Not sure how you read my mind and seem to capture whatever it is I'm experiencing each week but you do. The best word that comes to me at this moment is "Profound" to describe your words. Certainly don't consider myself a writer in any sense but to answer your questions, I guess I was trying shadow work and brining the dark side story to light. Really not for anyone else to read, but just putting down the story into words on paper and expressing the thoughts and emotions for only myself. Once it started rolling, the words quickly flowed. Kind of like a dam breaking and the flood waters being released. Reread it one time and the emotion was still there. Think I'll keep it for awhile and then probably watch it burn in the fireplace. My thought being that the story will be released to the universe to ponder and judge so I don't have to anymore. Just taking time to get there.
I'm always touched by the depth and sincerity of your comments. Some stories I feel are just for us, and there's a great relief in getting those darker words onto paper and then simply letting them go. If the words flow like a river you know that's the story you've been holding onto for a long time, and the one that needs to be told most - even if only to yourself. Hope you have a lovely weekend, and thank you for your thoughtful comment!