Letters from the Hearth

“Keeping your inner fire lit”

Reposted from Renee’s Letters from the Hearth Substack article dated January 31st, 2026

I am writing as if I have just come from the The Heart Center sanctuary (which I kind of wish I had) but it is indeed a bit nippy in there today) so alas that will have to wait for another day. BUT if I had just come from the sanctuary here is what you would have experienced with me. Bear with me as we walk through the doors together.

To the left is A place to rest your weary bones, and hang your hat so to speak. To the right is A place where you can take off your shoes and sit in sacred silence, listening to the beat of your heart or the beat of the drum depending on where you are.

Yes these are difficult times and times like these do call for tenderness, gentleness and compassion for your self and for others around you.

A candle lit for peace, and protection. A warm cup of tea waiting patiently for you to sip. And a blanket to wrap your troubled mind in. Yes these are all waiting for you in your hour, in your minute in your time of need where ever you may be and what ever you may need. Just As we all sit and wait patiently for the ice to thaw, the snow to melt and the birds to welcome us with song and praise. There is a time for this. A time for grieving, A time for loving, and a time for reaping and sowing. Honor your time, honor your cycle, honor your rhythm in life where ever you may be.

Here is the thing, even when we are not moving, shaking or DOING anything there is still movement under the current, it just might look a little different to you. Just like there is movement under the icy cold snow packed on the ground.

And with this movement there is always so much change even in the most subtle ways. This invitation into the inner sanctuary of both the physical location on site as well as in my heart and yours is the type of writing and experience I want to share with you. It allows me to breathe and take you along the journey as well and my hope is it allows you to breathe with me. maybe a little slower, maybe with a little more awareness.

• These will be letters, not lessons.
• They may arrive when they’re meant to or they may fall flat. There is no “Set Schedule” to this I am just paying attention to the presence and movement within so I can share it without.
• You don’t need to read them all, you don’t even need to read that AT all.
• You don’t need to respond (Although that of course would be just lovely)
• You’re welcome to simply receive and breathe, and receive and breath. How does that feel to you right now? Can you sense your nervous system unfurling along with your toes, and your spirit quickening but with a pace that is totally YOUR OWN.

As we stand at the edge of Imbolc, I’ve been feeling that quiet stirring that comes when the light begins to return — not all at once, not loudly, but faithfully. If you’re lingering here with me whether in semi soft lighting or even the darkness, I’ve left a couple of offerings for you.

Here’s a short video I created that speaks directly to this Imbolc moment — gentle, reflective, and rooted in the energy of new beginnings that don’t rush themselves. And for those who want to spend a little more time with this threshold, I’ve also shared something on my website that expands on the season and how we might tend the sparks that are beginning to glow.

These are the offerings on the Altar take what feels right, leave the rest for another time.

*A midwinter warm up for you to read with a short video can be found here on this link

You can click on here to access just the Imbolc Video a 9 minute read

As the light slowly returns, I’ll leave the candle burning here.
Come back whenever you wish, and know that something new is already beginning.

With love from the sanctuary,
Renee

P.S. You’re receiving this because you were part of my world before, and I wanted to gently share this new writing space with you. There’s no obligation to stay or keep up — if this isn’t a nourishing place for you right now, you’re always free to unsubscribe with ease.

P.S.S How are you holding up these days? Drop me in a line and tell me what is on your heart I truly would love to know.

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