Writing Down The Bones Deck #7

This post is inspired by Denise E Lindquist. I never would have known about this deck of cards if it wasn't for her. So thank you Denise for sharing this lovely deck of cards with all of us on Vocal.

Full disclosure: I have not read Natalie Goldberg's book titled by the same name. I just own her cards.

I also receive a small commission from Amazon if you purchase these cards via the link that I have provided for you. Thank you.

I've been stuck in a writing rut. I have honestly tried everything to get myself out of the funk I have found myself in after losing my fourth child. I tried reading more- when I have time that is. I tried art journaling. I even tried listening to my favourite podcasts about writing and writers block. I mean nothing has been able to get me out of this writers block and depression I find myself in.

I was scrolling Vocal and I came across another post by Denise that featured these cards. And I thought to myself, maybe this is it. SO I bought them. I thought to myself, "Maybe this is what I need". I've been carrying the cards around for about a month- trying to get "in the mood" to write again. I started writing this on my Kindle Scribe today while I was at home and I felt everything just flow. I'm going to try and post every prompt that I work on. I truly love tarot and oracle cards as well as affirmation cards, that is why I clicked so well with these.

SO without further ado- enjoy my attempt at erasing my writer's block with the seventh prompt.

7) What will you have to say goodbye to when you die? 

My children. Their children. Possibly great-grandchildren. A few solid family members. My one. And my little library.

I don't have much to say goodbye to. As long as I'm good with the big guy upstairs and the universe, I'm golden.

I think of all the loved ones that are waiting for me on the other side. I know death isn't goodbye. So even though I'd be sad to leave my loved ones behind, I'd be rejoining my other loved ones that I've already lost.

I think about this often- especially with my grandma's death, you are replaceable at any job. Any other aspect of your life you are replaceable except at home.

I want to leave some kind of legacy behind like my grandma did. She fostered inclusiveness in her business, kindness, and volunteerism. She was truly the kindest soul I have ever met. I do want to make her proud of me by dedicating my first book to her. It's a toss up between her and my Grade 1 teacher whom I see at school drop off and pick up constantly actually.

Also: this is the song I want them to play during my funeral. A friend of mine recommended that this be played at my godmother's funeral almost two years ago and it means a lot to me.

I definitely want to be cremated. I don't think anyone needs to see my body after I am gone. I personally don't want anyone to. I think I would have a hard enough time with the funeral home taking care of me let alone having my family see me that way. I would like the people I loved to remember me happy and vibrant. Not cold.

This was an interesting prompt in my mind.

Thank you for reading.

Chloe Rose Violet 🌹

Part One: Writing Down The Bones Deck

Part Two: Writing Down The Bones Deck #2

Part Three: Writing Down The Bones Deck #3

Part Four: Writing Down The Bones Deck #4

Part Five: Writing Down The Bones Deck #5

Part Six: Writing Down The Bones Deck #6