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On August 25 this year, singer, actress, and all around magnificent human being Dolly Parton passed away. To say that the world lost one of their warmest and brightest lights would be an understatement, and everywhere on the Internet, people were mourning the loss of her presence.
And who wouldn't mourn such a loss. She was talented, beautiful inside and out, a source of inspiration at so many levels, unapologetically herself, down to earth while fabulous, intelligent without arrogance, empowering to women and children, a champion for literacy, and SO much more.
And when the world is missing someone like her, it seems that everything becomes a little darker, a little more depressing, a little more pointless. Because people like her are true leaders for the betterment of humanity, the embodiment of true warmth, true hope, and true courage before the hardships of life.
But I have something to say about this, that may pass unnoticed: you can be Dolly. All of us can be Dolly. Actually, all of us SHOULD be looking up to her as an inspiration, because she was just human, and the same power she had, we all have.
The power to cheer others up, and make them feel seen and loved. The power to work hard to give others something of value. The power of being who you want to be, of creating yourself as a work of art, the power to improve lives directly, the power to inspire others.
In the witchy internet spheres, I have seen a lot of vigil candles with her image, and as an Espiritista, I 100% approve of that, because that is how a lot of our Cortes Espirituales* are created. Outstanding people like her, with such a desire to help, do not stop because death happens; they continue to work for the Good through us spiritual workers.
And when someone enters the Cortes, they serve two functions: one is to intercede for us; and the other is to inspire us to emulate them. And that inspiration is, to me, even more important than their intercession, because when enough of us are like them, the balance tips for the side of Goodness.
And then true change happens. The kind of change that will bring peace. The kind of change that ends war, hunger, and violence.
Be more like Dolly. Today, and every day.
* Cortes Espirituales is a term of AfroLatin Espiritismo that refers to groups of Spirits who work together because of their profession, ethnicity, or any other affiliation. And as always, I cannot end this Newsletter without reminding you that powerful spiritual work is always here to support you. Besides the regular options, the next edition of the Tumba Enemigo is coming next Friday (Nov. 20), and the candlework discount has been extended until November 26! Join The Tumba Enemigo Ritual
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