I first “met” you in the psychopomp class you did, invited by Shannon Willis. You felt …very winsome and open. I am pretty new to this path at 68 but am filled with gratitude. I don’t feel any regret at the late start but boy, it was a winding path! Raised Quaker, became a fundamentalist, then an evangelical Christian over 3 decades (they are different) endured serious traumas along the way. Became Buddhist, had a life-shattering spiritual emergency, got into an in-depth 12 step program…then realized I always was an animist. Now as the spirits guide me I am discovering newness with each day! Learning to discern between fragile ego and residual traumatic pain. The difference in body feeling between when I act in an egotistical bid for attention and when a genuinely creative impulse is at play. Am now reading your book on imagination and I love how you go so deep into motivation —this is so desperately needed in our Western world of spiritual materialism! Anyway didn’t mean to tell you my life story…! Keep on singing your life !
Medicine of the Imagination is the most challenging book (for readers) I have written. Thank you for committing to reading it and seeing the profound medicine that shadow work holds!
Such a lovely tradition, and a blend of generations! Your sons sound like wonderful young men, and how lovely that their friends really open up to this wisdom tradition.
And I'm very interested in your rune book. I have a 25-year knowledge and experience with the tarot and I use it in the same wat you describe using the runes. Obviously this isn't the same system at all, but I have crafted my own rune set some years ago and I sometimes work with them, when it feels right. The book I use to help me make sense of the deeper meaning of the runes isn't bad, but I feel it doesn't go deep enough. So very much looking forward to this!
What a beautiful gift to give - both from you, and from your son. There will have been at least 15 people feeling all the richer for their consultations, empowered with new information!
I found this so delightful to read! I am smiling! If my daughter ever asks me to do divination for her friends I will be so honored. I also love the words you use to explain rune readings at the start of the session. So clear and to the point.
That sounds like a wonderful tradition! I love the runes and have been consulting them on and of for decades. I made my own set of runes and they feel very special to me. What has often amazed me is that when drawing one of my rune stones and a rune card from a separate deck, the same rune appears! What are the chances of that? I look forward to your book!
This is amazing! I have a 7 year old son who is very into “magic”. I need to start learning to do Rune readings now - in prep for his teenage years! Thanks for the inspiration xxx
I first “met” you in the psychopomp class you did, invited by Shannon Willis. You felt …very winsome and open. I am pretty new to this path at 68 but am filled with gratitude. I don’t feel any regret at the late start but boy, it was a winding path! Raised Quaker, became a fundamentalist, then an evangelical Christian over 3 decades (they are different) endured serious traumas along the way. Became Buddhist, had a life-shattering spiritual emergency, got into an in-depth 12 step program…then realized I always was an animist. Now as the spirits guide me I am discovering newness with each day! Learning to discern between fragile ego and residual traumatic pain. The difference in body feeling between when I act in an egotistical bid for attention and when a genuinely creative impulse is at play. Am now reading your book on imagination and I love how you go so deep into motivation —this is so desperately needed in our Western world of spiritual materialism! Anyway didn’t mean to tell you my life story…! Keep on singing your life !
Thank you! I love the phrase "singing your life!"
Medicine of the Imagination is the most challenging book (for readers) I have written. Thank you for committing to reading it and seeing the profound medicine that shadow work holds!
I’m trusting the book will have long and deep effects—! Thank you!
Such a lovely tradition, and a blend of generations! Your sons sound like wonderful young men, and how lovely that their friends really open up to this wisdom tradition.
And I'm very interested in your rune book. I have a 25-year knowledge and experience with the tarot and I use it in the same wat you describe using the runes. Obviously this isn't the same system at all, but I have crafted my own rune set some years ago and I sometimes work with them, when it feels right. The book I use to help me make sense of the deeper meaning of the runes isn't bad, but I feel it doesn't go deep enough. So very much looking forward to this!
Thank you! Working on it most days!
What a beautiful gift to give - both from you, and from your son. There will have been at least 15 people feeling all the richer for their consultations, empowered with new information!
Thank you!
I found this so delightful to read! I am smiling! If my daughter ever asks me to do divination for her friends I will be so honored. I also love the words you use to explain rune readings at the start of the session. So clear and to the point.
I hope she will ask you for this! Runes are a great toolkit, also for young people!
I shall look forward to your book - I'm always getting asked for recommendations of books about runes, and so shall soon(ish) have one to give them!
Thank you so much! I appreciate hearing that!
That sounds like a wonderful tradition! I love the runes and have been consulting them on and of for decades. I made my own set of runes and they feel very special to me. What has often amazed me is that when drawing one of my rune stones and a rune card from a separate deck, the same rune appears! What are the chances of that? I look forward to your book!
When the runes speak, they speak! : -)
Sub stack on my phone does strange things, so I cannot tell who’s writing I am commenting on sometimes. Today is one of those times.
Thank you Imelda for sharing about your family’s unfolding traditions of rune reading. Just so heart opening.
Thank you! That sounds a little disorientating! I read all longer pieces on my computer (older eyes)!
Oh and I’m excited for your Rune book and yes I would definitely like to read more Rune-related posts here. Thanks! xx
Good to know! : -)
This is amazing! I have a 7 year old son who is very into “magic”. I need to start learning to do Rune readings now - in prep for his teenage years! Thanks for the inspiration xxx
Good luck with that! X
Fabulous birthday tradition!
Yes! : -)