Conversations with the Source - Week 1 Reflection

This week, I opened a dialogue with Source, asking one simple question each day:

“What truth am I holding that’s ready to be spoken with kindness?”

What surfaced wasn’t just what I needed to say—it was the why behind my silence.

I realized how much I’ve internalized the idea that speaking directly is dangerous. That I must shrink or soften or delay for others to accept me. That my truth has to be earned through politeness or pain.

But when I made space to listen—not just to Source, but to myself—something softened. I began to speak more often, more gently, and with more trust that love doesn’t require me to contort.

These practices helped me this week:

• Mindful pause before speaking, to check: “Is this fear or care?”

• Compassionate journaling with Source, even when my answers felt messy

• Mantra breathwork: “I speak from truth, not fear”

I also honored this practice through my activism—choosing not to stay silent in the face of harm, but also not to react in a way that harmed others. I shared about local housing insecurity without falling into despair. I asked others to care, not from guilt—but from shared humanity.

What I’m carrying forward:

Joyful honesty. Softer self-talk. And a deeper trust in the intelligence of my own heart.

Thank you for being here. On Monday, we begin a new theme together. If you're feeling inspired to join, all you need is your voice, your presence, and your willingness to speak with kindness.

Until then, be gentle with your heart—and speak only what nourishes it.

Blessings

Rev. Renee Sosanna Olson

Torchbearer & Keybearer - Covenant of Hekate

BY HER FIRES