Author: Anne Marie Cribbin

We are in the thick of Samhain (Sow-in) now, the season of thinning veils, long shadows, and quiet whispers from the past. This sacred time in the Celtic calendar stretches from the end of October to the Winter Solstice. It’s a season that calls us inward, not only into the warmth of our homes but into the deeper chambers of our own being, where memory and knowing reside. Samhain reminds us to slow down, to linger in stillness, and to listen—not only to the echo of our own heartbeat but to the faint rhythm of those who came before us. …

The Celtic New Year on November 1st marks a powerful time of descent, ushering in the energy of darkness and quiet, a countercultural call to pause and gather strength before any new beginning. While modern New Year celebrations come with resolutions, goals, and challenges, the Celtic tradition invites us to release, reflect, and nurture the fertile ground of the unseen. In sobriety and recovery, this descent holds deep resonance. Here, we aren’t urged to become anything new; we’re invited to honor what has brought us to this moment, even the broken places, the experiences we’re letting go of, and the…

As October rolls along with its cooler air and longer nights, we often hear in Celtic tradition that “the veil is thin.” It’s said that during this time, the boundary between the seen and unseen worlds softens, allowing us to connect more deeply with our inner selves, our ancestors, and the spiritual realm. For those on a recovery journey, this thinning of the veil can carry a lot of meaning. Sobriety, too, reveals truths that once felt distant or hidden. In many ways, the path of recovery mirrors this seasonal shift, inviting us into a space where the familiar fades…

The Autumn Equinox is a sacred pause, a moment in time when light and dark hang in perfect balance. It’s as if the earth takes a breath, exhaling summer’s intensity and inhaling autumn’s crisp, cool promise. For those of us walking the path of sobriety and recovery, this time of year offers rich metaphors for our healing journeys. It is a season that invites reflection on the balance between light and dark and within ourselves, our choices, and our relationships. Just as the Earth finds equilibrium, we are called to notice how we can do the same. Balance is a…

Sobriety is often described as a journey—a path we walk day by day, step by step. It’s a journey that’s deeply personal, often challenging, and profoundly transformative. For many of us, this path is not just about abstaining from alcohol; it’s about finding a new way of living, a deeper connection to ourselves, and a more authentic relationship with the world around us. This journey of sobriety can be likened to a pilgrimage, a concept central to Celtic spirituality. In Celtic tradition, pilgrimage is more than just a physical journey to a sacred site; it’s a spiritual quest, an intentional…