Lindsey, I have July 22, 2028 written down, my daughter’s birthday, when a total eclipse will darken Sydney and move across to the northwest of Australia. Of totality on August 11, 1999 in France I have the images in my mind and the memory of what my son said. I’m excited for you and have been urging friends anywhere near the zone of totality to witness this.
Lovely reflection, Lindsey! I bequeath you all this total eclipse as my birthday gift. Nothing much ever happens on April 8. My mother always wanted me to have been born on Easter ( high expectations?!) I think my birthday falls on Easter only once in my lifetime. An eclipse, though is much better as I've been summoned by stars all my life. I was in totality for 2017. I hope to make it to the next in 2044. Twenty years, you say? For one on the cusp of her own divine totality going that distance will be a quite hefty gift.
Yes! It speaks to me about the void we feel so often in life, often spoken in spiritual circles as the ultimate disconnection from spirit/god (disguised as human relational stuff). We are searching for totality perhaps because we never feel whole. You've sparked something in me with you words...as always. Thank you!
I saw the eclipse and am so eager to hear about your experience after anticipating it for so long. it's hard to put into words what I felt watching it. I sobbed afterward.
So exquisite Lindsey, I loved reading this. It brought back very nostalgic memories of the total eclipse here in the UK in 1999! I was 14 and don’t remember the details except for the magical eeriness in the middle of the day — the light was of another world. Sending you much love for this moment of fullness xx
I was in Seattle for the 2017 eclipse—truly spectacular. The crescent shaped shadows of tree leaves all over the sidewalks mesmerized me for days. I look forward to reading about your experience on the 8th, Lindsey!
I was so happy when this dropped into my inbox. I set aside some time to read it, whilst sipping chamomile tea. So beautiful, Lindsey! I reread this several times: "I wrote it down like a mantra: totality. I can’t say exactly why I want this. Maybe I want the stars themselves. Maybe transcendence. Maybe I just want the whole of something." Why shouldn't we have less than totality? And the quote was sublime. As ever, thank you so much for sharing such wonderful words.
Lindsey, I have July 22, 2028 written down, my daughter’s birthday, when a total eclipse will darken Sydney and move across to the northwest of Australia. Of totality on August 11, 1999 in France I have the images in my mind and the memory of what my son said. I’m excited for you and have been urging friends anywhere near the zone of totality to witness this.
It sounds like I'm coming to Sydney in 2028!
Lovely reflection, Lindsey! I bequeath you all this total eclipse as my birthday gift. Nothing much ever happens on April 8. My mother always wanted me to have been born on Easter ( high expectations?!) I think my birthday falls on Easter only once in my lifetime. An eclipse, though is much better as I've been summoned by stars all my life. I was in totality for 2017. I hope to make it to the next in 2044. Twenty years, you say? For one on the cusp of her own divine totality going that distance will be a quite hefty gift.
Oh, Kathleen! I will be sending you the most magical birthday blessings at the moment of totality. Hope you feel them!
"Maybe I just want the whole of something."....
(It's a pie. I want a whole pie.)
Yes! It speaks to me about the void we feel so often in life, often spoken in spiritual circles as the ultimate disconnection from spirit/god (disguised as human relational stuff). We are searching for totality perhaps because we never feel whole. You've sparked something in me with you words...as always. Thank you!
I saw the eclipse and am so eager to hear about your experience after anticipating it for so long. it's hard to put into words what I felt watching it. I sobbed afterward.
I laughed, I cried. (And cried, and cried.) What a day. It's going to take me a while to write about it, I think!
Enjoy your total eclipse. In 1997, my dad and I saw the eclipse on a cruise near Aruba. I still remember the moment of totality.
How beautiful, Cathy! (I’m loving hearing everyone’s eclipse stories. You’ll have to tell me more sometime.)
I’m so excited for you to get to experience this. And I love reading your writing. It draws me in and it’s always enjoyable.
Thank you!
So exquisite Lindsey, I loved reading this. It brought back very nostalgic memories of the total eclipse here in the UK in 1999! I was 14 and don’t remember the details except for the magical eeriness in the middle of the day — the light was of another world. Sending you much love for this moment of fullness xx
Thank you so much, Lyndsay! Magical eeriness is what I'm after. Cross your fingers for clear skies!
This is such beautiful writing...a real joy on a difficult day - thank you!
Thank you, Inge! I'm sorry the day has been difficult. Sending hugs!
So exciting! Wish I were in NY for it. Make sure you have the special glasses! X
Oh, you better believe I've got 'em!
I was in Seattle for the 2017 eclipse—truly spectacular. The crescent shaped shadows of tree leaves all over the sidewalks mesmerized me for days. I look forward to reading about your experience on the 8th, Lindsey!
Thank you, Angela!
Gosh this is amazing writing, I loved this ♥️
I was so happy when this dropped into my inbox. I set aside some time to read it, whilst sipping chamomile tea. So beautiful, Lindsey! I reread this several times: "I wrote it down like a mantra: totality. I can’t say exactly why I want this. Maybe I want the stars themselves. Maybe transcendence. Maybe I just want the whole of something." Why shouldn't we have less than totality? And the quote was sublime. As ever, thank you so much for sharing such wonderful words.