I know it’s not Halloween yet, but I couldn’t resist. Pretty awful illustration of a terrifying squid, right? Only a mother could love. One day I was talking to a friend about fear; I asked what she was afraid of. She said, “Nothing, I’m not afraid of anything!” And the truth is, she is prettyContinue reading “Looking into the face of fear”
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Remember the light.
The author reminisces about their childhood fears of bed monsters intensified by their cats’ behaviour. Those fears now influence their sleeping habits and safeguarding during nightly walks. They observe that shared societal fears and anxieties seem to darken the skies, reflecting troubled times. However, they diplomatically navigate fear using grounding practices and appreciating simple joys like morning coffee, and their dog Emma. Despite persistent fog and grey clouds symbolizing lingering unease, they find comfort and peace in the changing light, nature’s cycles, and the promise of a new day.