This year at Christmas my heart is heavy because I am missing the 2 greatest loves of my life, my Dad who passed on 11/24/20 and my fiance who is in another state far away. This poem is my heart’s prayer for the love they both have given me over the years, making me the woman I am. Their love is my eternal gift. Combined with my love of God, this is what I’m grateful to receive this year at Christmas.
May you all find moments of sacred peace, holiday joy and bliss with lots of love❤✨💚
Love is my gift
I haven’t celebrated this Italian tradition in the 10 years since my divorce. My Mom and I wanted to honor my Dad. Here’s the two stages of the shrimp marinara sauce I made over angel hair pasta. Here’s to you Dad, mangia mangia!
Sauted shrimp in onions and garlic Add crushed tomatoes and fresh basil
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My name is Maria Teresa Pratico-Swanson. I'm a woman walking this journey of life in truth. I am a certified master shaman, specializing in healing trauma. Practicing the art of shamanism has transformed my life, liberated my authentic spirit, awakened and freed my soul. I use my sensibilities as superpowers and the power of love is what fuels my magic as a shamanic healer. My creativity is my soul's expression, purpose and passion which I express through my healing services, writing poetry, hosting a blog, dancing, painting and practicing yoga. My motto is "Triumphing over Trauma". In 2011, after a lifetime of trauma I became aware that I needed to reconnect with my soul. Healing integrates all aspects of my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves. Unraveling conditioning and programming continues to take introspection, patience and grace. I'm committed to my practice of healing from the human experience as an awakened soul. I believe I am here to help heal humanity one heart at a time. I offer shamanic healing sessions and have written 6 books of poetry available on Amazon. "Emotional Musings" "My Soul's Language" "My Heart's Song" "My Soul's Light" "My Soul’s Journey:Lessons learned through love" and "My Soul’s Dance, Accepting the shadows while embracing the Light: poems about death and rebirth" For more detailed information follow this link
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In light and in shadow, always with love. Namaste.
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I’m sorry for your grief. I remember that it took a few years until Christmas wasn’t so painful after my parents’ passing (they both died in the same year). And I know you’ve got the tools and wisdom to help it pass through. Blessings to you.
A wish that you may, a wish that you might? Find peace, and joy every night. Christmas is this, and even though not quite the the same bliss. Every grown up Christmas wish, living, and sharing; though a heavy heart, and what becomes the miss! Blessings!
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Merry Christmas, and pass the shrimp!! 😮
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Merry Christmas dear one and it was delicious 😋
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I’m sorry for your grief. I remember that it took a few years until Christmas wasn’t so painful after my parents’ passing (they both died in the same year). And I know you’ve got the tools and wisdom to help it pass through. Blessings to you.
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Namaste my dear, yes🙏 I am moving through a lot and I know salvation is in the work of healing. Much love to you❤
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Christmas are hard we we have lost a piece of our heart. And then covid stops meeting others.
I hope that it was still a nice time. Hugs
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It’s been a beautiful day, we finally got to see my sister and her kiddos aka adult children 😊
Losing yet gaining anew. I am grateful for the lessons❤
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Love and light! 😇
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Thank you so much❤💚✨🎆 sending you love and light right back😊
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I am glad you did something to remember your Dad, all the little things…. they mean so much! Wishing you all the best in the new year! 🤗🥰🎄😍
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A wish that you may, a wish that you might? Find peace, and joy every night. Christmas is this, and even though not quite the the same bliss. Every grown up Christmas wish, living, and sharing; though a heavy heart, and what becomes the miss! Blessings!
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I happily agree with your kind words here Warren. I have enjoyed a lovely Christmas full of joy, peace and love anew❤🌠🎆🎄✨🙏
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