Most people assume spirits appear randomly, but spirit activity actually follows patterns. There are certain places where the veil is naturally thinner — places where two energies, worlds, or states of being overlap. These are called thresholds and crossroads. Where Spirits Tend to Congregate Spirits gravitate toward places where energy is shifting or layered: - Natural portals: wells, caves, springs, certain old trees - Land/water edges: seashores, riverbanks, lakesides - High places: mountains, peaks, overlooks - Cemeteries and birthing rooms: thresholds of life & death - Crossroads: physical or spiritual intersections - Ruins: especially sites marked by tragedy or sacred history - Markets, fairs, festivals: places charged with human energy - Mirrors & divination tools: reflective or receptive surfaces These places are “in-between spaces. ”Not one thing. Not the other. Spirits move easily there. Why Thresholds Matter Thresholds create an energetic blending space — part physical, part spiritual. Examples: - Twilight and dawn → not day, not night - A doorway → not inside, not outside - The ocean’s edge → not land, not sea - Cemeteries → not living world, not fully beyond Because thresholds hold two energies simultaneously, they become natural pathways for spirit movement, messages, and manifestation. ✨ Why Spirits Help Us Different spirits have different motives: - Love: ancestors, guardians, or patrons - Protection - Generosity or compassion - Reciprocity: you honor them → they honor you - Loyalty: cultural, familial, spiritual - Affinity: they simply like your energy - Offerings: some respond strongly to being fed Spirits are not random or chaotic — most are responding to connection, energy, or invitation you’ve already given. ✨ The Care & Feeding of Spirits There’s an unspoken rule in spirit work: If you feed them, they will come. If you care for them, they will stay. “Feeding” a spirit can be: - tending an altar - giving offerings they enjoy - speaking to them - music, incense, scents - keeping their space clean - acknowledging them - following through on agreements

Shadow work gets talked about a lot in spiritual spaces, but not always in ways that make it feel safe or grounded. To me, real shadow work isn’t about digging for darkness or forcing yourself into painful memories. It’s about learning to sit with the parts of yourself you’ve avoided… and doing it gently, with intention. Spiritually, shadow work helps us see the pieces of ourselves we’ve pushed down—our fears, insecurities, triggers, patterns, protective responses—and bring them back into the light with compassion. Mentally and emotionally, this is the same process we use in therapy when we talk about integration. You’re not trying to “fix” your shadow; you’re trying to understand it, reclaim it, and make space for the version of you that doesn’t have to hide. When your spiritual practice and your mental health work line up, shadow work becomes less intimidating and more like returning home to yourself. It helps you move with more awareness, less shame, and a deeper sense of self-trust. I’m curious—Have you done shadow work before? What was your experience like? Or if you haven’t started yet, what makes you hesitant or unsure about it? This is a judgment-free space. I’d love to hear your thoughts, your process, or even your questions.