Embracing Depression's Wisdom
“Child, Your father was very sad, and often lost, but I assure you, he loved you very much.” — Wendy
Physical Setting & Preparation
Find a quiet space where you can be undisturbed. If possible, create a small altar with a blue or indigo cloth. Place upon it a bowl of water, a stone or crystal that feels heavy in your hand, and something that represents hidden potential—perhaps a seed, a geode, or a closed flower bud. Sit comfortably on the floor or in a chair with your back supported. Allow your hands to rest palms down on your thighs, grounding you to your physical form. Take twenty-four slow, deep breaths—one for each day that has passed in this month—allowing each exhale to be longer than the inhale, creating space within. If your body wishes to sigh, allow it
Opening Invocation | Fosgladh
Air a' cheathramh latha fichead den Mhàrt,
Eadar meadhan an earraich,
Agus gealladh an t-samhraidh,
Tha mi a' dol tro dhubhachas.
A Mhàthair na talmhainn, lorg mi anns an dor…
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