Illuminating Grief ￨ Holiday Emotions

The holidays should be a time of light and joy, but they can also be a time where our shadow self takes over. Grief can come upon us in both expected and unexpected ways. This season, instead of stuffing our losses deep down, perhaps we can explore our feelings of sadness by exposing them to the light.  As we take this journey through the rain, allow the tears to flow while you connect with what weighs on your spirit. By seeing our grief clearly, we can begin to untangle its hold on our hearts. From this place, we can step into the holidays with a lighter spirit and a clearer mind. Illuminate your grief and find your joy this season! What I’m reading?https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingRemarkably Bright creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Cooking by Moonlight: A Witch’s Guide to Culinary Magic by Karri Ann Allrich What I’m playing on repeat?How we Living by Michael Franti & Spearhead What’s for dinner? Turkey or Beyond Beef MeatloafIngredients: 1-2 pounds “meat” ground turkey, beyond beef, or cooked lentils 1 Onion3-4 cloves Garlic 1 cup diced mushrooms, celery, carrots2 large eggs3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup ketchup1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon nutmegDash of curry powderGlaze:1/3 cup ketchup1/2 cup honey or maple syrup1 teaspoon mustardDash nutmegDirections: Preheat 350 degrees. Mix together (everything but glaze) ingredients, put in a loaf pan, bake 30 minutes. Mix glaze, remove loaf from oven and pierce the top with a fork, pour glaze on top, bake another 30 minutes. Cider Roasted Veggies Carrots, parsnips, onion, cauliflower, bunch garlic 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1/3 cup apple cider1 tablespoon brown sugarSalt and pepperDirections: Preheat 375 degrees. Place veggies in roasting dish, whisk together other ingredients, pour over, stir. Roast veggies about 35 minutes until tender. Or Dill Smashed Potatoes1 lb Yukon gold potatoes2-4 tablespoons olive oil or butter1/2 cup to 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon fresh dillSalt and pepper Directions: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Smash, add other ingredients. Mix gently, so they don’t get gluey.Immune Boosting Apple Cider Vinegar TeaHot waterBragg’s 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegarI tablespoon Local Honey to taste Crisis Support ResourcesIn the US: https://www.crisistextline.org/In Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.htmlInternational Support: https://samaritanshope.org/resources/international-help/ Support the show