A seed vibrates with potential, an energy that challenges restraint, a wild force eager to escape its confines. With a forceful eruption, the seed splits, a root emerges, delving down into the black soil, seeking nourishment and stability.

As we navigate the complexities of grief, regardless of our religious affiliations, may we find comfort in the shared human suffering that unites us all. In honouring our loved ones, we insist the enduring legacy of love and compassion that transcends the boundaries of time and space.

Inner child work confronts unconscious disruptive patterns through intentional awareness. Neglecting to address past painful experiences compels us to inadvertently recreate present circumstances that mirror unresolved emotions from those incidents.

By confronting the shadows that lurk within the soul, one not only gains a clearer perception of oneself but also fosters improved relationships, a more accurate assessment of the world and correctly directed energy. Shadow work demands self-honesty and integrity, serving as a pathway toward achieving the inner strength and balance necessary to confront life's challenges, with the ultimate goal of attaining a state of wholeness.

Trauma is a profound and haunting force, with the ability to echo across generations, becoming woven into the very fabric of who we are. Long after an ancestor has passed their blood remains running though our veins. There is a generational imprint on us all, it is our responsibility to ensure those imprints are serving us, not wounding us.

Untangling the web of grief demands voluntary engagement with difficult examination. Exploration of our deepest wounds and fears. In the quest of healing we dismantle our defences, moving from frozen rigidity to gentle thawing and, ultimately, free-flowing growth. The healing process leads to a reunification of our fragmented selves. While grief feels like hell on earth, beneath the pain and despair, an immense reservoir of potential awaits.

In Japan, celebrations unfold when the Sakura, cherry blossoms, grace the land. Although there are equally beautiful spring blooms, Sakura reigns favourite because of its brief stay. These fleeting petals evoke a feeling called "mono-no-aware," A deep sorrow intertwined with the knowledge of impermanence.