by Rev. Krystin | Jul 28, 2022 | Bella, Ceremony, Gratitude Practice, New Moons, Personal Ritual
At the beginning of every virtual ceremony, every astrology reading, every wedding consultation, I offer a disclaimer, “My dog will do her best to cooperate and hold the space- but if anyone knocks at the door, &#$% is going to get real- real quick!”...
by Rev. Krystin | Jul 28, 2022 | Bella, Death, Emotional Wellness
Ode to a ridiculously, enthusiastic dog who had more love to give, than could comfortably be contained within her body. Today, six weeks after her passing, I was at a local store and before I had a chance to leave, I found myself in a (very unexpected) embrace with an...
by Rev. Krystin | Jun 22, 2022 | Bella, Death
The first three days after Bella’s passing felt like my soul was being crushed by grief. Eventually, in an effort to distract myself, I was flipping through a magazine looking for images for a collage. Old school cut-and-paste collage is one of my joys, and I...
by Rev. Krystin | Jun 15, 2022 | Bella
This morning, this beautiful being crossed rainbow bridge. With grief in one hand, and gratitude in the other, her presence is no longer restricted to a four legged body: she is the air, the lake, the trees… and she is delighted. I… on the other...
