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Julie Schmidt's avatar

Thanks Allysha, grateful for the opportunity to be a guest writer on your substack. I think of you often as you are exploring and experiencing the magic and mystery of the Languedoc. The codes and messages that have been left for us... and if they can't be found externally - they are there, written in our bones, sung in our blood and whispered in our soul. Thanks for listening Allysha! Love to you and blessings for the rest of your journey there and home.

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Jenna Newell Hiott's avatar

Julie, this is such a gorgeous piece! I loved seeing your voice shine here, and I felt like I was sitting across from you hearing you talk about something you clearly LIVE.

Reading this, I recalled how I’ve always thought of magic more like that web you mention—the wyrd, the weave—something vast and alive that we’re in relationship with. I tend to treat it more like a noun than a verb, not so much something I do as something I’m always in conversation with. This post helped me deepen the language for that, and also nudged me to notice the places where I maybe am doing it too, just in ways that feel like listening or responding.

Thank you for offering this beautiful map of your magical terrain. It made me reflect on my own in such a loving way! 💖💖💖

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