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Valya Smith's avatar

Classic Graymalkin.

Thank you for the book suggestion - each offering, whether it be a book, MC post, or a BTW ep., feels talismanic in itself. For me, yes, showing appreciation has been a tremendous help.

One family mystery, regarding a lost object, has been an icon that dissapeared. Since my mother arrived here as a refugee, nothing could be brought to the US, outside of money and personal documents. Her icon had smuggled out of the country she fled, only to go *poof.* It would been the family heirloom that I inherited as the eldest daughter, but it is long gone. The important thing is that my family is safe and well. At the same time, I do feel a sense of loss.

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Sarah Bien's avatar

This post is super helpful, I appreciate the reminder that all things are impermanent.

This year I lost my beloved Hag Stone Amulet. It was so gorgeous and brought me much protection and comfort when I was working in a super patriarchal school that didn't value me or my perspective. (To be fair, they tried, but...)

I still feel grief and loss, and I still talk to her and tell her how much I love and miss her. Definitely the presence of an Ancestor in that one.

I was taught the term Karma Exhaustion for understanding when the task/relationship/effort/feeling is completed. The Karma has been realized. It's over. OK to move on now.

But as a human being who loves, I'm going to feel grief and I'm going to allow myself to feel that stabby memory as long as it's a sore spot in my heart area.

Everything changes. Even the presence of a guardian stone. Even (so called) democracy. When I accept this, I feel more peace. I fell bigger and lighter and more connected.

I still hold out hope that my beloved talisman may turn up - I'm pretty sure the chain broke out there in the world somewhere - so, maybe?

And I still hold out hope that we can build something better than so-called democracy.

Come on, Venus Stationing Direct, we're ready for you.

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Tricia Ireland's avatar

Love this! Thanks!!

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