Al, I am so honoured to be mentioned in your writing and just wanted to acknowledge this, and say that I will be catching up on reading this piece, and your previous one, very soon. Also: I feel both sad that you are leaving Substack, and excited and curious about what the future holds in store for your words and images. Much love to you ❤️
Wow, what a ride! might also be a suitable description of the experience of reading your post, which I understand is the last one in a series that I've just decided to go and explore further. I already had come across some of your photography, but your stories based on dreams and connected to Tarot, are very interesting too! I have some experience in dream analysis (not that much), and I think your effort and reporting on your dreams is daring (so personal!) and artful. Thank you!
Aww, thank you, Vincent. I agree - analyzing and sharing dreams in public is a vulnerable, perhaps foolish thing to do! Lol. But alas, I am that. 😂 One day, when I'm a Jungian analyst (in my dreams) or at least more experienced at dream analysis, I'll look back and hopefully glean new insights.
Thanks for being here, even at the end, and taking the time to read and reflect. I hope you find something in the archive that speaks to you. Enjoy the ride!!
I will add: I did not consciously align my "Fool's journey" with the Tarot sequence. In retrospect, that would have been cool! I bet someone else has done it (or will do it at some point). But there are bits of Tarot scattered throughout my writing and photography. It's a deep well of inspiration.
I understand, divination symbolism is so rich (and powerful), it will keep inspiring you, planned or not. I have the same with the ‘Sabian symbols’ in astrology. When taking photos, I’m often reminded of one or more of them, but I noticed there’s more and more thrown into the mix of what I create, as I get older.
I will miss your writing and your photographs, Al. I’m sad to know that Reflecting Light has ended but I am happy that you are following that voice that’s taking you to another path. I wish you all the best!!
Thank you, dear Stella. I will miss you reading and responding to my writing/photographs. You've always been so kind and insightful—a true light. Thank you 🙏 The choice to step away was a hard one to make (even with support from my dreams), but the harder, more pernicious one might be to continue ignoring that voice. Anything worth pursuing requires some sacrifice, right? Right 🥲
Oh, Al! This makes my heart really heavy! I always loved your writing and your photographs so much. There were my rabbit hole and I will miss them dearly. Thank you for keeping the ones you shared with us, public. I will come back to them.
I am sad to see you go, but I love that it’s not because you will stop creating things, but because there is a new path you want to walk. A path beyond the ferris wheel… I think it is brave and I admire you for doing so.
I am grateful our paths have crossed, even if it was only briefly and virtual, but I want you to know you always touched me with your words and images.
Thank you for doing so! And thank you for not just disappearing, but actually saying a proper goodbye.
It means a lot.
Wishing you all the best and most wonderful things! 🤍
Wahhhh, Susanne, this makes me cry 😭❤️ Thank youuu!
Of course, everything is beginning and ending always, nothing lasts forever, but I'm with you - it's hard to say goodbye. It's taken me a while to work up the courage. Now felt right.
Rest assured, the writing & photography aren't ending, just evolving. Some aspects will continue (though privately vs publicly for a while); others will return in a new form, another place and time.
I'm beyond grateful that our paths have crossed. Your artistry has inspired me so much. Talk about a creative spark—you've totally got it. I will continue to admire and learn from your beautiful, light-filled work!
Wishing you all the best & most wonderful things, too ❤️❤️
Al, I am so honoured to be mentioned in your writing and just wanted to acknowledge this, and say that I will be catching up on reading this piece, and your previous one, very soon. Also: I feel both sad that you are leaving Substack, and excited and curious about what the future holds in store for your words and images. Much love to you ❤️
Thank you, Lizzie. It was an honor to include you! I mean, the Queen of Cups, how could I not?! ❤️❤️ (No rush on catching up; take your time)
Wow, what a ride! might also be a suitable description of the experience of reading your post, which I understand is the last one in a series that I've just decided to go and explore further. I already had come across some of your photography, but your stories based on dreams and connected to Tarot, are very interesting too! I have some experience in dream analysis (not that much), and I think your effort and reporting on your dreams is daring (so personal!) and artful. Thank you!
Aww, thank you, Vincent. I agree - analyzing and sharing dreams in public is a vulnerable, perhaps foolish thing to do! Lol. But alas, I am that. 😂 One day, when I'm a Jungian analyst (in my dreams) or at least more experienced at dream analysis, I'll look back and hopefully glean new insights.
Thanks for being here, even at the end, and taking the time to read and reflect. I hope you find something in the archive that speaks to you. Enjoy the ride!!
I’m sure I will!
I will add: I did not consciously align my "Fool's journey" with the Tarot sequence. In retrospect, that would have been cool! I bet someone else has done it (or will do it at some point). But there are bits of Tarot scattered throughout my writing and photography. It's a deep well of inspiration.
I understand, divination symbolism is so rich (and powerful), it will keep inspiring you, planned or not. I have the same with the ‘Sabian symbols’ in astrology. When taking photos, I’m often reminded of one or more of them, but I noticed there’s more and more thrown into the mix of what I create, as I get older.
Oh, cool! I'm less familiar with astrological symbols, but that makes sense, how those energies get woven into your work. Powerful, indeed!
I will miss your writing and your photographs, Al. I’m sad to know that Reflecting Light has ended but I am happy that you are following that voice that’s taking you to another path. I wish you all the best!!
Thank you, dear Stella. I will miss you reading and responding to my writing/photographs. You've always been so kind and insightful—a true light. Thank you 🙏 The choice to step away was a hard one to make (even with support from my dreams), but the harder, more pernicious one might be to continue ignoring that voice. Anything worth pursuing requires some sacrifice, right? Right 🥲
Oh, Al! This makes my heart really heavy! I always loved your writing and your photographs so much. There were my rabbit hole and I will miss them dearly. Thank you for keeping the ones you shared with us, public. I will come back to them.
I am sad to see you go, but I love that it’s not because you will stop creating things, but because there is a new path you want to walk. A path beyond the ferris wheel… I think it is brave and I admire you for doing so.
I am grateful our paths have crossed, even if it was only briefly and virtual, but I want you to know you always touched me with your words and images.
Thank you for doing so! And thank you for not just disappearing, but actually saying a proper goodbye.
It means a lot.
Wishing you all the best and most wonderful things! 🤍
Wahhhh, Susanne, this makes me cry 😭❤️ Thank youuu!
Of course, everything is beginning and ending always, nothing lasts forever, but I'm with you - it's hard to say goodbye. It's taken me a while to work up the courage. Now felt right.
Rest assured, the writing & photography aren't ending, just evolving. Some aspects will continue (though privately vs publicly for a while); others will return in a new form, another place and time.
I'm beyond grateful that our paths have crossed. Your artistry has inspired me so much. Talk about a creative spark—you've totally got it. I will continue to admire and learn from your beautiful, light-filled work!
Wishing you all the best & most wonderful things, too ❤️❤️