Hello! It’s been awhile…
Hello everyone! It has certainly been awhile. Firstly, I would like to thank and welcome my new subscribers! It’s lovely to have you here.
So things have been chaotic at my end. I haven’t had any time to focus on my newsletter/blog or to share any readings with you. Nor have I had any time to spend on creating my tarot deck, but… the good news is I completed 2 cards yesterday and reworked 2 others that I wasn’t happy with! I feel really happy with them now. I tallied up how many cards I have left to create and it’s 36! Now, I don’t know if I am being a bit ambitious, but I am going to try really hard to have it finished before Christmas… squeal of delight from me! And some apprehension… However, I will give it my best so stay tuned…
A little bit about why I have been absent is that I have a terminally ill father-in-law. My last 3 months have had me being chauffeur for my mother-in-law. The hospital was far away from us so I spent a lot of time driving. He is now in a local hospital which makes it easier. We aren’t sure how much time he has left but we all feel it isn’t long. Having said that, I have never met someone so much in denial of their situation and their will to cheat death! It’s actually quite funny and the whole family laughs about it. At the same time, it is extremely sad as the poor man has been cheated from a quick and pain free death many times. There is no longer any quality of life left.
The reason I am sharing this is because I would really like to write a separate article on dying. Western society in general struggles to have the conversation of death, and the options around dying. Early next year I plan on doing a Deathwalker course and become a Death Doula, or even an End of Life planner. My experience with my father-in-law has given me much to think about in relation to how we view death. I have personally experienced many losses through death so I do look at it differently. I have already started thinking about my own death and how I can plan for it, even now. I want it to be as least stressful as it can be for my family when the time comes. Instead I want them to celebrate the life I had and who I was. Watching the denial my father-in-law has around his impending death has only created more stress for the family. I feel that when you are ill and dying, it can be a beautiful gift of time to make amends and share our love with our loved ones. It can be a time of becoming close if there has been distance. It can be a time of reflection and of coming to peace with the life we have led. I’m not saying there will never be any fear or apprehension around dying. It is only natural that we feel some fear. It is the great unknown after all! However, I have also had enough experience with the ‘other side’, and the spirit world in general to know that it will all be okay when we transition from this life to the next.
When my mother passed away she came to visit me in my dreams, twice before her funeral. It was the most amazing experience I have ever had. She was glowing and sooo happy! She was showing me what it was like to be on the other side. The funny thing is, she would always say to me, “When I die, I will come and visit you, and let you know what it’s like.” I used to think, please don’t! I was always scared of the idea of a ghostly visitor. But she showed me in a way that was perfect for me, in my dreams. My second dream of her came after I was saying to her that I wished I could have one more hug. That night that is exactly what happened. She appeared to me and I told that I just wanted another hug from her. She gave me one more hug, and then I woke up. I am absolutely certain that our loved ones are never far from us. Many times she has given me signs of her love and presence.
If you are keen to have further thoughts on death and dying, please let me know. If you have your own thoughts on the subject, I would love to know too! Let’s create a more open conversation around this subject. Even with your own loved ones. It doesn’t mean you will die tomorrow just because you have opened the subject. Of course, none of us know the time of our death. It could be tomorrow or it could be in 50 years time, but I think it definitely needs to be discussed, and not avoided.
On to something a little bit more exciting… a look at the latest cards I have created, plus a couple I don’t think I shared… squeal again!!!
So, which one is your favourite?
Until next time, much love and may peace be upon you. xxx
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