Companion piece to my podcast "Cozy Shadows"
Cozy Shadows: Autumn Wanderings and the Thinning of the Veil Autumn is a season of subtle magic. The air turns crisp, the leaves burn gold and amber, and a quiet hush settles over the land. As the veil between worlds thins, we are reminded of the delicate threads connecting life and death, the seen and unseen. Recently, I took a journey through Oregon and Washington, and the experience was nothing short of enchanting. From misty coastal towns to moss-draped forests, each step felt like walking through a living, breathing storybook. There’s a particular rhythm to the Pacific Northwest in fall — a soft, reflective energy that invites slowing down, noticing, and simply being. The Magic of Travel and Reflection Travel has a way of mirroring what’s shifting inside us. As I wandered through riverside towns, fog-laden forests, and hidden trails, I felt a deep connection to the energy of the season. The gentle drizzle, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and the...