Your Space For Truth with Emily Ruth

Six years ago this week , I sat by the side of my bonus dad as he made the transition from this world to the next. And again last January I held the hand of one of my longest and dearest friends as she made the journey to the realm beyond this one. This owl visited his porch the day of my bonus dad’s funeral. Pictures can’t do the moment justice, but he was majestic. I felt symbolism in the visit and did a little reading to learn that owls are the physical form of a spirit helper and a sign of death for the Native American people. These moments changed me and continue to work on my heart.
A few here have reached out about my grief journey, asking to hear more and I’m grateful for the opportunity. My grief teaches me things I didn’t know I didn’t know. Life is precious. Our time here is sacred. We’ve got opportunities all around us to do good, serve and lift the burdens of others. I want to be more generous with my resources and while I may not be all I strive to be, I trust that life and the Divine will give me the opportunities I need to improve. I find peace and joy in this truth. This is what grief is reminding me of this morning. ✨
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I’m working on an offering for grieving souls. If you’d like support, reach out in my DM’s to get on the waitlist.

This morning’s sunrise hike guided by W E L L N E S S • W I L D] was exactly what I needed. After a couple weeks of moving a bit quicker than usual, this slow down was sumptuous. It was delicious to feel my muscles heat up and then sink into stretch at the top. Jess even toted her mini camp stove and made me prickly pear tea that I sipped while watching wild horses playing in the river.
It can be easy to forget I love tending to my heart and body— but this view, and a good friend are the perfect reminders.

Photo: W E L L N E S S • W I L D] . Check her account for more stunning images. And if you are in AZ. Jess is a local therapist who offers outdoor wilderness therapy 🌄

I can’t adequately express how my own therapy, and the NARM model specifically has changed my work, and more importantly, my life. A few factors have contributed to my process, and this book is one of them.
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