This essay flowed like a really good coaching session, full of powerful questions to take me deeper. My favourite line was, "But since a new year can start on any day, why not now?" Why not indeed? Thank you, Robin.
Oh my gosh, Robin. There is so much in here that resonates! First, you've inspired me to read Emily of New Moon. I loved the Anne of Green Gables series as a child, of course, but this is the first I'm hearing of her other work. As a writer of a YA series of time travel adventures, I often talk to parents--who almost always tell me they love reading YA, and want to read my books before their kids do!
Second, as you know, I'm also a devotee of Robert Moss's work, keeping a dream journal and dreaming into the liminal times. (Particularly love entering the "cinema of dreams" as he calls it, to "see" what's playing). One of the most fascinating ideas I've been exploring is that we are living in a dream world--it's all a facade, behind which is something so vast, we may not (yet) be capable of perceiving it. The whole idea of what's behind the veil, or the screen of the cinema is perfect to dream into in such a liminal moment as we are in.
Glad you're back and feeling better, my friend. Dreaming with you in this moment of starry wonder!
Wow. This really delights me, Robin. Thank you so much for your sensitive reading and for sharing your thoughts here. ✨
Yes, I think you'd love Emily of New Moon. Perhaps one day, when she's old enough, you'll read it to your granddaughter, too. And how cool that the parents of your YA readers want to read your books before their kids do. You've got a great thing going!
"The whole idea of what's behind the veil, or the screen of the cinema is perfect to dream into in such a liminal moment as we are in." I agree. This is a fascinating idea to explore, and a powerful jumping-off place for your vision work this weekend. Enjoy every minute! ✍❤
“embody the feeling of being in love with life itself—all of that amounts to a radical, creative act of soul-honouring” < so grateful for time and space for my daily practices that light up my love of this life: singing for water, soul journalling, daily dance parties… thank you for underscoring the value of this!
My pleasure, Christine. I'm glad reading this caused you to reflect with gratitude on your practices, and I wish you the beauty of new moon beginnings. Happy spring. 🌷
Thank you for this inspiring letter, Robin. The Emily books are magical. I read the trilogy dozens of times as a child and teenager. Now I want to read them again!
Thank you for inspiring me, my dear editor and friend. I love the Tundra edition pictured in this post. Perhaps they've also republished the two sequels.
So sorry you got sick again! 😢 i love the synchronicity with the Emily of New Moon books and am intrigued to read them. I seriously cannot wait for your book - so exciting!!
I am glad you are on the mend, Robin, and grateful you shared about your time in the liminal space of flu.
I remember as a child, those semi-fever times made the veil between realms shimmer so I could catch glimpses of what I thought were half-dream/half-realities playing out behind my eyelids.
I loved learning about the Emily series from L.M. Montgomery and must find them asap!
Thank you for your lovely message, Maria. Yes, I can imagine you catching those glimpses. ✨ And I’m glad this post has inspired you to read L. M. Montgomery’s Emily of New Moon. It’s magical. Since you are both an intuitive and an astrologer, I look forward to your thoughts as we enter this lunation and new year.
Thank you, Robin! Some of the messages here are time sensitive, though of course, not all. I hope you find something useful for your own purposes as a prolific and inspired creator.
This essay flowed like a really good coaching session, full of powerful questions to take me deeper. My favourite line was, "But since a new year can start on any day, why not now?" Why not indeed? Thank you, Robin.
Thank you, Cathy! That means a lot. 🙏
Oh my gosh, Robin. There is so much in here that resonates! First, you've inspired me to read Emily of New Moon. I loved the Anne of Green Gables series as a child, of course, but this is the first I'm hearing of her other work. As a writer of a YA series of time travel adventures, I often talk to parents--who almost always tell me they love reading YA, and want to read my books before their kids do!
Second, as you know, I'm also a devotee of Robert Moss's work, keeping a dream journal and dreaming into the liminal times. (Particularly love entering the "cinema of dreams" as he calls it, to "see" what's playing). One of the most fascinating ideas I've been exploring is that we are living in a dream world--it's all a facade, behind which is something so vast, we may not (yet) be capable of perceiving it. The whole idea of what's behind the veil, or the screen of the cinema is perfect to dream into in such a liminal moment as we are in.
Glad you're back and feeling better, my friend. Dreaming with you in this moment of starry wonder!
Wow. This really delights me, Robin. Thank you so much for your sensitive reading and for sharing your thoughts here. ✨
Yes, I think you'd love Emily of New Moon. Perhaps one day, when she's old enough, you'll read it to your granddaughter, too. And how cool that the parents of your YA readers want to read your books before their kids do. You've got a great thing going!
"The whole idea of what's behind the veil, or the screen of the cinema is perfect to dream into in such a liminal moment as we are in." I agree. This is a fascinating idea to explore, and a powerful jumping-off place for your vision work this weekend. Enjoy every minute! ✍❤
“embody the feeling of being in love with life itself—all of that amounts to a radical, creative act of soul-honouring” < so grateful for time and space for my daily practices that light up my love of this life: singing for water, soul journalling, daily dance parties… thank you for underscoring the value of this!
My pleasure, Christine. I'm glad reading this caused you to reflect with gratitude on your practices, and I wish you the beauty of new moon beginnings. Happy spring. 🌷
Thank you for this inspiring letter, Robin. The Emily books are magical. I read the trilogy dozens of times as a child and teenager. Now I want to read them again!
Thank you for inspiring me, my dear editor and friend. I love the Tundra edition pictured in this post. Perhaps they've also republished the two sequels.
So sorry you got sick again! 😢 i love the synchronicity with the Emily of New Moon books and am intrigued to read them. I seriously cannot wait for your book - so exciting!!
Thank you, Lyns. You’re definitely an ideal reader. 📚❤
I am glad you are on the mend, Robin, and grateful you shared about your time in the liminal space of flu.
I remember as a child, those semi-fever times made the veil between realms shimmer so I could catch glimpses of what I thought were half-dream/half-realities playing out behind my eyelids.
I loved learning about the Emily series from L.M. Montgomery and must find them asap!
Thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you for your lovely message, Maria. Yes, I can imagine you catching those glimpses. ✨ And I’m glad this post has inspired you to read L. M. Montgomery’s Emily of New Moon. It’s magical. Since you are both an intuitive and an astrologer, I look forward to your thoughts as we enter this lunation and new year.
So glad to see you back, Robin. Hope you're feeling better. Saving this for later when I can savor it!
Thank you, Robin! Some of the messages here are time sensitive, though of course, not all. I hope you find something useful for your own purposes as a prolific and inspired creator.