In this episode hosts Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor dive deep into handling the complexities of our rapidly changing world. Jennifer expresses her quest for guidance, clarity and purpose while living in challenging times. Through her sharing of song, she catalyses an unusually lengthy response to her questions, from Samael. Tava and Jennifer explore various spiritual insights and messages, emphasizing the importance of following personal guidance and focusing on the work that aligns with one's true path, including practical tips on shifting focus from distressing news to impactful actions.

Listeners will hear inspiring stories about the power of community, sustainable living, and small acts of kindness that can lead to significant change. The episode concludes with a song Samael called, "Sanctuary", intended to help listeners transition from a state of survival to one of thriving and embracing the hope and possibilities of the future.

SHOW NOTES:

Transcript of Samaels' words on the Falling of the City: https://www.tavabaird.com/blog

Toni Morrison in The Marginalian: https://www.themarginalian.org/2016/11/15/toni-morrison-art-despair/

Book (so you can see and read about it): Instructions to the Cook

Videos: Virtual Choirs During the Pandemic:

STUNNING - Tava's favorite: Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 4: Fly to Paradise

Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6: Sing Gently

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia8l2T3-JAw (Short Film)

Stay at Home Choir: Caledonia

Pandemic Virtual Choir: I'll Fly Away

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Tava Baird: tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.

Jennifer Taylor: Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts https://www.willowridgereiki.com/

Embracing the Sacred Darkness: Exploring Death, Spirits, and Ancestors

In part two of the Mystical Musings podcast episode on embracing the sacred darkness, the hosts continue their discussion on death, spirits, and the afterlife. They share personal experiences with embodied and disembodied spirits, including encounters and the presence of ancestral spirits. Samuel's insights reveal that death is a transition rather than an end, and spirits may choose to stay for various reasons. The podcast also touches on preparing for death, honoring ancestors, acknowledging the work of spirits, and the importance of living soulfully to ensure a good death. Ultimately, they emphasize recognizing the divine nature of the spiritual realm and striving to live well and die well.

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Tava Baird: tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.

Jennifer Taylor: Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts https://www.willowridgereiki.com/

In this freeform podcast episode, hosts Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird explore themes around music, spirituality, and the concepts of light and darkness. Jennifer introduces the monochord, an instrument that produces a hypnotic sound ideal for meditation and healing. The conversation shifts to a spiritual discussion prompted by a message from the angel Samael, who speaks about the interconnectedness of light and darkness and the necessity of embracing both. This leads to broader reflections on divine feminine energy, the misconceptions around light and darkness in spirituality, and the cultural handling of death and dying. The episode encourages a paradigm shift in understanding the sacred aspects of darkness and the end-of-life process.

Resources:

Book: Graceful Exits: How Great Beings Die
See it here: https://www.amazon.com/Graceful-Exits-stories-Tibetan-Buddhist/dp/1590302702/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N7W6D1OIWGRQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2heT4Zdptl8uDLHCauatQSp4uHgrjrWKfzIjRlR3IE4SoNOVoOWvVM2tNhJaGZFSlPKeKkRqK_og4ewCk3IJbzNk9RU7nRCylPdVBy-K4lmVvfc0HwoLsaflspDFmif2fwgWSVms01USfTSRG7uldoZ_-Khxcnw5asTPbePH9dqQTOc9Zt8q4Dtaosf4lw_h8g8RgEDG3aJEubHc28t8KA1G_bHjh1KUIG25BY-KPEU.Kqzzk2xEg0_9GjtTJnkFuryspW5nS8gTVC1hf7FIn2s&dib_tag=se&keywords=graceful+exits&qid=1738039680&s=books&sprefix=graceful+exits%2Cstripbooks%2C61&sr=1-1

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Tava Baird: tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.

Jennifer Taylor: Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts https://www.willowridgereiki.com/