October's Reckonings alongside Judgment
Grief continues to guide us into this next lunar cycle with heart-centered movement
I am consuming so much Substack right now because I’ve found that other social platforms allow for little to no nuance in conversation. I am finding that the community here is so rich in conversation, in conversation that allows for many truths to hold the sacred ability of collective power. I witness so many others share discourse that allows me to feel bigger in my own speech, my own practice. I thank you for holding such a large container. These newsletters are footnoted throughout this writing and linked at the bottom. This is my monthly paid offering with deep reckoning, tarot insights for the coming lunar cycle, a playlist to accompany the words, and personal anecdotes. TY for being here.
I used every tool in my toolkit this week. The grief I encountered was so immense I thought I was going to drown in it. I found myself sinking into a pit of despair not knowing how long it would take for me to surface again. I reached out to every friend and asked for space, for support, and for nourishment.
As I was drowning, I looked back into the toolkit for what remained that may be like salve for my soul. I pulled out all the stops, allowing vulnerability to guide me with my heart open, ready, and with tears to show me what is here that holds me still. What an amazing and honest practice of re-centering outside of isolation. I was reminded that in my vulnerability, I am capable of receiving care.
This IG share is connected to a larger article The Palestine Double Standard by Hala Alyan that is absolutely worthwhile to read.
I was reminded that in order to be an active participant in movement work, there’s a great deal of care I must give back to myself in order to regulate once again. This is deep nervous system work, and I’m finding such solidarity in this practice with my body. I’m reminded from so many of you, my readers, and this community, how the collective work is getting done in all of these specific ways through the lenses we find most resonant to our own practice. It’s absolutely astounding to witness.
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