You are exceedingly kind, dear Ann. Thank you very much for your heart-touchingly lovely comment.

It sincerely means a lot to me that you enjoy the diverse array of subjects I cover here.

I have more ideas for new posts swirling around in the ol’ grey matter than I could write in a decade, so hopefully I will be able to continue bringing lots of diverse, informative and enjoyable entries your way throughout 2022 (and beyond!).

Many thanks again. Wishing you a fantastic second half of January.

🖤 Autumn

Thank you very much for your insightful comment, dear Ivana. I sincerely appreciate you touching on those points – which I concur with across the board.

Thankfully and happily, the author, Chris Lutichau, does a solidly good job of being mindful of cultural appropriation and does not, IMO, cross any lines there in this wonderful book.

Beyond the pages of this title though, the bigger picture does indeed require us to be mindful and considerate of traditional beliefs and practises, as well as things that may be the sole domain of certain closed cultures/belief systems.

You are completely right about the need to avoid hopping on any trendy bandwagons that may veer down that path. Indeed, for example, even though it has been a highly used buzzword in recent years, I have never really personally felt comfortable using the word “tribe” (as in things like “My tribe” or “Find your tribe”), as to me – especially in a 21st-century context – that word primarily applies to indigenous cultures. And as I am not a member of one myself, I really try to avoid using that word out of its most appropriate contexts.

Your views are always welcome and appreciated. Thank you again for sharing all that you did here.

Many wishes for a terrific, safe, cozy and very happy second half of January coming your way.

🖤 Autumn

It is my heartfelt pleasure, dear Debi. Honestly, with illustrations this enchantingly lovely, it was all I could do not to photograph and share every last one of them. Alas, I highly, highly doubt the author, the illustrator, or (perhaps above all else) the publisher would be keen on that, so I played it safe and didn’t go too wild (pun mildly intended) on that end of things.

I am hoping to share at least five book reviews beyond this one (and possibly more – but I don’t want to get too ahead of myself there when the year is still in its infancy) throughout 2022, including one that is all about Halloween crafts (it is not a witchery or Paganism book, rather a general public, so to speak, title).

I highly suspect you’ll find as much favour with that title as I did/do. 🎃

Many thanks for your wonderfully kind comment and for being the perpetually lovely soul that you are.

Scores of hugs,
🖤 Autumn

That’s beautiful, Carol. I love hearing about the animals that others are strongly drawn towards, no matter if that individual feels a connection to the concept of animal spirit guides or not.

I adore both of those animals, too – as does my husband. His father worked at a horse racing track when Tony was growing up, so he got to spend a ton of time around these majestic creatures and is such a natural with them to this day as a result.

We’ve long said that if we ever had the means (and the land needed), we would joyfully keep horses of our own.

Is that something you have ever had the opportunity to do yourself?

Thank you very much for your comment, my friend. I hope that you had a great weekend and that it unfolds into a really nice second half of January on your end.

🖤 Autumn

Thank you sweetly, Donna. This book really is a gem. I adore the knowledgeable, peaceful, and highly informative (not to mention inspiring) tone that the author maintains throughout the whole book.

That, coupled with the gorgeous artwork and the subject matter itself makes it a standout winner in my books (wordplay not overly intended, but it does certainly fit here).

Big hugs & the happiest of wishes for a cozy, terrific second half of January.

🖤 Autumn

It is my heartfelt pleasure, dear Ann. Scores of thanks in turn for always been such a supportive, wonderful friend and blog reader.

How right you are regarding the cover and art throughout this book. Even if one did not find that the written material in this book resonated too deeply with them, the artwork alone could make it worth picking up a copy of, IMO.

I adore this book and really hope that the author continues to put out more content on the same themes covered here, as well as others. He is a great writer and clearly someone who knows the subjects he covers inside and out, which helps to endear this book to one’s heart all the more.

Warmest hugs from the snowy depth of Canada,

🖤 Autumn