Good morning beloved reader, Right now I’m spending a night in the Revolution Hotel in Boston — perhaps part of why I wanted to share this is just because I adore the name of this hotel😁 After having traveled on airplanes for 24 hours from Sydney, I arrived at Logan airport in the evening of “leap day,” a bit too late to travel up to New Hampshire. Tomorrow it’ll only be an hour bus ride to Nashua, where Jamie will pick me up, but I’m grateful for the privilege of being of being able to break it up with an overnight in a hotel where I can take a shower and rest. And at the moment I’m jet lagged and awake at 2:00 a.m. which is 6:00 p.m. in Sydney, so I’m taking the opportunity to finish this Substack post.
I love how both you and your sister have developed a curiosity and compassion about your mother’s aging process, rather than always looking at it as an obligation. And what a blessing that she has no fear of death. This was a lovely piece to wake up to. ❣️
Camilla, your mother sounds wonderful! How refreshing, "I’m still here in this body, perhaps it’s because the world needs this frequency right now. And when it’s no longer needed, maybe that’s when I will leave my physical form.” What grounded intuitive knowing. Both my parents have passed, neither one was very reflective or contemplative.
For me it is about making friends with death. Seeing it as an ally rather than something that chases me down. Or this unknown reaper that comes when I least expect it! I love the work of Stephen Jenkinson who wrote "Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul" I have read it twice now. Maybe time for another read. I have seen him talk several times as well, he is an amazing being. Right now in my life I am at the point where I feel similarly to your mom. Go or stay? If I had my dithers, I would like to stay some more. But if it is time, then that is my new moment.
I love this, Camilla! And more synchronicity...my post today was on the Mother archetype and then I came here to catch up on your writings and see the post about your wonderful Mum. ❤️ I love that she sees herself as a frequency holder. How very wise indeed! Besides work on the self, another thing I've found to be very helpful in terms of no longer fearing death is through healing the ancestors and other beloved dead. The more time I spend with dead people, the less scary that whole realm becomes it seems.
Not just because you shouted me out, but also because of your talk about your mother’s inner work helping her overcome her fear of death - that is incredible. And for your talks about larrikins and scaly wags both of which are attitudes I like to embody in my writing and see in people around me. A wonderful piece, Camilla. And here’s to many more synchronicities :)
I love how both you and your sister have developed a curiosity and compassion about your mother’s aging process, rather than always looking at it as an obligation. And what a blessing that she has no fear of death. This was a lovely piece to wake up to. ❣️
Welcome home Camilla!
It’s lovely to read about your mother. An ease comes through your writing about your family, Camilla.
I agree about Michael’s writing, the mischief and the joy are both captured so well.
Camilla, your mother sounds wonderful! How refreshing, "I’m still here in this body, perhaps it’s because the world needs this frequency right now. And when it’s no longer needed, maybe that’s when I will leave my physical form.” What grounded intuitive knowing. Both my parents have passed, neither one was very reflective or contemplative.
For me it is about making friends with death. Seeing it as an ally rather than something that chases me down. Or this unknown reaper that comes when I least expect it! I love the work of Stephen Jenkinson who wrote "Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul" I have read it twice now. Maybe time for another read. I have seen him talk several times as well, he is an amazing being. Right now in my life I am at the point where I feel similarly to your mom. Go or stay? If I had my dithers, I would like to stay some more. But if it is time, then that is my new moment.
Loved reading this. I’m headed to Australia in the fall - their spring. ❤️
I love this, Camilla! And more synchronicity...my post today was on the Mother archetype and then I came here to catch up on your writings and see the post about your wonderful Mum. ❤️ I love that she sees herself as a frequency holder. How very wise indeed! Besides work on the self, another thing I've found to be very helpful in terms of no longer fearing death is through healing the ancestors and other beloved dead. The more time I spend with dead people, the less scary that whole realm becomes it seems.
I so enjoyed this post, Camilla!
Not just because you shouted me out, but also because of your talk about your mother’s inner work helping her overcome her fear of death - that is incredible. And for your talks about larrikins and scaly wags both of which are attitudes I like to embody in my writing and see in people around me. A wonderful piece, Camilla. And here’s to many more synchronicities :)