This is exciting Emma… such a wonderful vision of community. I love your spirit and the way you express yourself. Can’t wait to see what happens next. ♥️
Oh my gosh really? I delighted to read this! Catherine I have sent you a private message with further details. Absolutely delighted to quite literally had a lantern call! Looking forward to seeing you in circle.
Hello Emma. First of all, what a treat to see you speaking live from your very beautiful room. As a young woman I was always drawn to the idea of living a monastic life and I have spent some time at monasteries—some of my happiest times, in fact. However, the sense of community at monasteries is different than the sense of community living with chronic illness. So I think this is a beautiful vision. And I’d love to help co-create.
Yay! Sara this has made my day! I am so glad you wish to join. I can't wait to sit in circle with you. I've sent you more details through a private message.
Thank you Courtney, I really appreciate your words, gosh yes, what a journey! I hope you find the further details enticing. You will find them in your Substack messages. Sending my love.
Hi Emma, how powerful, would love to be part of this… strangely, I thought of you and your Substack page 20 minutes before this particular post came…. would like to thank you for your generosity would love to hear from you sadly I’m not sure how to send a private message on Substack. Blessings..
Hi Wander, I love that kind of synchronicity! Don't worry, I will send you a direct message now. If you struggle to locate it, email me directly to lanternsinthedark@zohomail.eu
I would be interested in joining you, if you still have space. I have fibromyalgia and while I am not housebound, I am limited in what I can do and where I can go. I had to retire early from my job almost ten years ago.
Hey Laurel, you would be more than welcome. You don't need to be at a certain level of illness. All are welcome. I probably should have stated that :) I have sent you more details, check you messages. Blessings to you. x
Thank you! I seem not to have gotten the message. I disabled my messages awhile ago to prevent unknown dudes from messaging me, and I haven’t figured out how to get them back yet. 😄
I would love to join you. I have been thinking of this very idea myself. I just didn't know quite how to go about it. And, here I find your post. I would love to explore more.
I have been thinking of your video all day. Thank you so much for opening this possibility. I would love to create/be a part of a heart- centered community to share, learn and gather our experiences and wisdom. 💜
Yes Tamira! Your reply really excited me. I am SO glad you have been feeling this too. I can't wait to co-create this with you. More details await you in your message folder. x x
Oh how wonderful, yes I relate to the longing. I have sent you a private message with further details. Thank you Tanalisah, amazing to have your support.
You’ve felt like a kindred soul on this journey….and so, I’d be very innerested in this exploration.
Unfortunately, I wouldn’t be able to meet regularly at this particular time. Wondering if, when we come together, there is any possibility to toss around other mutually agreeable times?
Hello Emma- This invitation comes at a time when I've been looking for connection, feeling othered by chronic illness. I've related to your writings but recently have had to pull back from online content, self- preservation! But I would very much like to be a part of this group. With thanks for this opportunity and your generosity, and spirit.
Amazing! The group promises to be gentle, calm and totally accepting of personal limitations. I need it to be haha! I am so glad you are coming. Have sent further details to your messages. x x
Oh I am sorry, I would like everyone who wants to come to be able to. I feel the camera allows us to see one another, and thus build safety. However, once gathered I will ask the women present if they would be comfortable with someone present who attends without a camera. I'll let you know.
Hi Emma, we've been in touch a number of times via email some time ago. May I seek clarification here on whether your understanding of "chronic" illness is confined to the body or includes the mind as well? No pressure!
This is exciting Emma… such a wonderful vision of community. I love your spirit and the way you express yourself. Can’t wait to see what happens next. ♥️
Me neither! Thanks so much Hal. Wouldn't be here without you ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Yes! I dreamt about lanterns last night, count me in! Thank you
Oh my gosh really? I delighted to read this! Catherine I have sent you a private message with further details. Absolutely delighted to quite literally had a lantern call! Looking forward to seeing you in circle.
Hello Emma. First of all, what a treat to see you speaking live from your very beautiful room. As a young woman I was always drawn to the idea of living a monastic life and I have spent some time at monasteries—some of my happiest times, in fact. However, the sense of community at monasteries is different than the sense of community living with chronic illness. So I think this is a beautiful vision. And I’d love to help co-create.
Yay! Sara this has made my day! I am so glad you wish to join. I can't wait to sit in circle with you. I've sent you more details through a private message.
I'd love to join and be connected with other women who have been asked by their bodies to slow down in a way that many don't fully understand. ❤️
Amazing Stephanie, wonderful to have you with us. Further details await you in your Substack messages x x
I would love more info. You express so well this journey, both the gifts and devastation. ❤️
Thank you Courtney, I really appreciate your words, gosh yes, what a journey! I hope you find the further details enticing. You will find them in your Substack messages. Sending my love.
Hi Emma, how powerful, would love to be part of this… strangely, I thought of you and your Substack page 20 minutes before this particular post came…. would like to thank you for your generosity would love to hear from you sadly I’m not sure how to send a private message on Substack. Blessings..
Hi Wander, I love that kind of synchronicity! Don't worry, I will send you a direct message now. If you struggle to locate it, email me directly to lanternsinthedark@zohomail.eu
looking forward to gathering with you.
I would be interested in joining you, if you still have space. I have fibromyalgia and while I am not housebound, I am limited in what I can do and where I can go. I had to retire early from my job almost ten years ago.
Hey Laurel, you would be more than welcome. You don't need to be at a certain level of illness. All are welcome. I probably should have stated that :) I have sent you more details, check you messages. Blessings to you. x
Thank you! I seem not to have gotten the message. I disabled my messages awhile ago to prevent unknown dudes from messaging me, and I haven’t figured out how to get them back yet. 😄
No worries, you could give me your email address, or you can email me directly at lanternsinthedark@zohomail.eu
And I will send the info to you that way ❤️
I would love to join you. I have been thinking of this very idea myself. I just didn't know quite how to go about it. And, here I find your post. I would love to explore more.
I have been thinking of your video all day. Thank you so much for opening this possibility. I would love to create/be a part of a heart- centered community to share, learn and gather our experiences and wisdom. 💜
Yes Tamira! Your reply really excited me. I am SO glad you have been feeling this too. I can't wait to co-create this with you. More details await you in your message folder. x x
Yay!!!
I would love to be a part of this. I am moved by your beautiful writings. I have so deeoly longed for more community.
Oh how wonderful, yes I relate to the longing. I have sent you a private message with further details. Thank you Tanalisah, amazing to have your support.
Hi Emma-
What a beauty-full offering🙏🏽 🕯️
You’ve felt like a kindred soul on this journey….and so, I’d be very innerested in this exploration.
Unfortunately, I wouldn’t be able to meet regularly at this particular time. Wondering if, when we come together, there is any possibility to toss around other mutually agreeable times?
Thank you for sharing yer desire for connection.
Hello Longwillow, how lovely to feel me as a kindred, I really appreciate you saying that.
Of course I would love to have you along. If I have the capacity I will create a second group for those who can't make this time.
Thanks, Emma.
I hope you all have a wonderful-full, mutually supportive time together.
I’ll stay tuned in case a second group ends up forming.
Hello Emma- This invitation comes at a time when I've been looking for connection, feeling othered by chronic illness. I've related to your writings but recently have had to pull back from online content, self- preservation! But I would very much like to be a part of this group. With thanks for this opportunity and your generosity, and spirit.
Amazing! The group promises to be gentle, calm and totally accepting of personal limitations. I need it to be haha! I am so glad you are coming. Have sent further details to your messages. x x
I would love to join the group but will never use Zoom with my camera on. I'm not OK with the new facial recognition technology.
Oh I am sorry, I would like everyone who wants to come to be able to. I feel the camera allows us to see one another, and thus build safety. However, once gathered I will ask the women present if they would be comfortable with someone present who attends without a camera. I'll let you know.
I need this in my life - thank you so much for offering it
And we need you Sigrid. Thank you for hearing the call. Further details await you in your message box. Best wishes new friend.
Thinking of you Emma! ❤️
Michael!! Hello!! I want to make a mens group or mixed group at some point. I hope you will come x x
I am interested, Emma. Please keep me informed!❤️
Wonderful! Yes please! The isolation is the hardest part ❤️
Yay! I have sent you a message with more details. Can't wait to put a face to the name. Thank you Anouk. Sending you my best x x x
Hi Emma, we've been in touch a number of times via email some time ago. May I seek clarification here on whether your understanding of "chronic" illness is confined to the body or includes the mind as well? No pressure!
Apologies Nina your message slipped through the net. The circle is focused upon walking the path with physical chronic illness. 🩷