a short pause
Dear friend of The Practice of Life,
This month’s new moon came and went, and I missed writing to you with the usual curated resource list.
Over the past few weeks, my beloved dog Lucy (17, 18, 19 years old? rescue dog mystery!) went into a steep decline in health. These days have been full of vet visits and difficult decisions, and this past Wednesday, I had to make a compassionate choice for her. There is so much to share with you about how this unfolded, so many miracles and moments of magic even in the midst of heartbreak. Right now, though, I am recovering from emotional and physical exhaustion, and asking your understanding for missing the usual publishing cycle.
I will return with a new piece of writing on the November 5 full moon. Until then, I’ll leave you with this post from the archives. Dia de los Muertos is coming on November 1, a potent time to connect with our beloveds who have returned to the Great Mystery.
take good care,
Maia
Standing in the Stream of Ancestors
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sending all my love, dear Maia.
Thanks for the update and blessings on you as you grieve Lucy.