Seasonal Transitions & The Girl in the Forest

Host: Sarah Mooney, Storyteller

Episode Overview

An intimate, unedited recording exploring the emotional transition from summer to autumn. Sarah shares a story she wrote six years ago about a girl in the forest learning to navigate seasonal change, alongside reflections on aging, creativity, and preparing for winter's introspective season.

Key Themes

* Seasonal Transitions: The challenge of letting go of summer's energy and embracing autumn's slower pace

* Intergenerational Wisdom: Learning from elders and becoming guides for younger generations

* Creative Anchoring: Finding stability as an artist without traditional structures

* Natural Cycles: Aligning personal rhythms with nature's patterns

Featured Story: "The Girl in the Forest"

A tale about a young woman seeking guidance from her grandmother about whether to hibernate like forest creatures or migrate like birds. Their journey leads to an encounter with an antlered goddess who teaches about life phases and the connection between earth and stars.

Poetry Corner

"The Wild and Free" by Layla Bearchild - a poem about embracing uncertainty and staying connected to life's burning vitality.

Upcoming Events

* End of the Road Festival: Sarah will be storytelling

* "Can Mabon" with Sally Pom Clayton, Hugh Lupton, Eric Madden, and Sharon Jackstees

* Soul initiation Through Myth Retreat Limited to 13 participants, focusing on personal mythology and winter preparation

* Working with word prayer and ritual

* Creating personal creation stories

* Mending and making, art and crafting

26th to 28th September Wales

Reflections

* On being told "I want to be like you when I'm old" - the responsibility of modeling vibrant aging

* The metaphor of wrapping summer experiences around oneself like a cocoon

* Creating personal creation stories for inner growth during winter months

* Drawing inspiration from Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Braiding Sweetgrass"

Contact: Reach out to Sarah if interested in the Wales retreat (limited spaces available) hello@sarahmooney.co.uk 0784259410

Flyer by Jay Raine

Background Photograph Briony Plant

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