06/16/2025
Playthink 2025
Thank you for bringing me back to me.
This year was my first year going to a festival by myself. Focusing on creativity, play, connecting with your inner child, but also honoring ourselves and the earth.
During this time I met amazing individuals through volunteering to provide reiki, during workshops on learning about my animal guides, and in learning about herbal medicine and singing and dancing to the rhythm of the earth. 🌍
Besides the amazing life stories of friends I made, the enchanting melodies of humans singing together, it was when I met the protector of the river.
The other day, I went down to the river seeking stillness. The water moved gently, whispering its own stories. As I sat in quiet reflection, I suddenly heard the voice of a woman singing—soft, melodic, and hauntingly beautiful. It seemed to come from nowhere and everywhere at once. I looked around, but no one was there.
Curious and a little spellbound, I continued my walk along the riverbank. That’s when I saw it: a lone crow swooped into the sky and was quickly joined by another. The two danced together in wide, deliberate circles above me, then flew off in unison into the horizon.
In that moment, I felt something shift within me—a deep, unspoken knowing. I was not alone. I was being watched over. The land, the spirit of the river, the wild birds in flight… it all felt infused with love. A silent protection surrounded me, and I walked on, heart open and spirit full. 🪶🐦⬛
Today this post is about gratitude and to continue on this journey.
