So thoughtful. And thank you for the short and sweet writing. Just enough to be engaging but not too long to lose me. The history of Canada has been more and more unsettling to me. My husband has been watching a show lately (I think on the History channel) which is called True Story. It is so good to see the progress we are making and so heartbreaking to see where we’ve come from. As an 8th generation Canadian, it has been a long time since my family line departed from Europe. Learning earth-based practices has restored my sense of inner belonging like no affirmation ever could. I wish this healing for all peoples.
I agree, Amanda. Leaning into one's own cultural and earth-based practices can be an incredible way of restoring a sense of inner belonging. Coming home to the Irish matriarchal traditions & wisdom, alongside the oral tradition of storytelling, has been soft landing place to coming home to myself and my ancestory - which is the heart and soul of 'De thír mo Mháithreacha'. Céad míle buíochas a chara for your generous share.
Thank you for sharing this reflection, Erica. As a fellow diaspora living in Canada, and longing for connection to “home”, I wholeheartedly relate. Many thanks for sharing your beautiful rendition of A Stór mo Chroí , I’ve always found the words and haunting melody of this song to be incredibly moving. Sending you love and my best wishes for a safe journey home. Le grá agus buíochas a chara.
I so agree that there is a haunting and hallowedness to A Stór mo Chroí - maybe it's the longing within it that our souls know? I am grateful to hear that it resonated and for the opportunity to connect with like-hearted souls on Turtle Island soil. Buíochas o chroí, Sarah, for your generous comment.
So thoughtful. And thank you for the short and sweet writing. Just enough to be engaging but not too long to lose me. The history of Canada has been more and more unsettling to me. My husband has been watching a show lately (I think on the History channel) which is called True Story. It is so good to see the progress we are making and so heartbreaking to see where we’ve come from. As an 8th generation Canadian, it has been a long time since my family line departed from Europe. Learning earth-based practices has restored my sense of inner belonging like no affirmation ever could. I wish this healing for all peoples.
I agree, Amanda. Leaning into one's own cultural and earth-based practices can be an incredible way of restoring a sense of inner belonging. Coming home to the Irish matriarchal traditions & wisdom, alongside the oral tradition of storytelling, has been soft landing place to coming home to myself and my ancestory - which is the heart and soul of 'De thír mo Mháithreacha'. Céad míle buíochas a chara for your generous share.
Thank you for sharing this reflection, Erica. As a fellow diaspora living in Canada, and longing for connection to “home”, I wholeheartedly relate. Many thanks for sharing your beautiful rendition of A Stór mo Chroí , I’ve always found the words and haunting melody of this song to be incredibly moving. Sending you love and my best wishes for a safe journey home. Le grá agus buíochas a chara.
I so agree that there is a haunting and hallowedness to A Stór mo Chroí - maybe it's the longing within it that our souls know? I am grateful to hear that it resonated and for the opportunity to connect with like-hearted souls on Turtle Island soil. Buíochas o chroí, Sarah, for your generous comment.