The Nightmare Before Christmas is a significant memory of my own childhood. The story presented of the skeleton, Jack, astounded by a different world and even trying to replicate that special feeling for his world to experience. A special story created by Tim Burton lays many lessons in viewers’ hearts. The most prominent memory of Jack is found at your local Spirit Halloween.
My personal encounter begins with a set of tarot cards received for my birthday, along with other witchy gifts of course. A large case for such a beautiful thick deck with curvy swirls portraying its mystery. Instead of wands, swords or cups there’s potions and needles. A purple box with classic details taken from the art of the movie making the deck creepy yet comforting.
An aching feeling that does not shake off, I found myself sitting in silence until I heard it. “To feel free you must let go”, it’s such an odd message yet it makes sense. The pain of the past causes a grip that bends metal overtime. The belief that holding on keeps your life under control, although you feel lost and chaotic in your life. The anxiety keeps fear in place, and the fear grips on like a child to your sweater in a store isle where the Halloween decorations are. It’s okay to let go, and in this case you are the child holding on to the Universe.
I have been writing the post about proof where fact comes from a place of convenience. If many support an idea then it can be considered towards calling the idea “true”. Just like Jack, he saw a world that gave him a special feeling. Looking through a door and seeing a new world, he tried to make his world feel special too. I realized a connection, feeling like something is missing just as he did. Searching for the warm feeling to replicate for others to feel and myself to never forget, I realize I still grip on the Universe with fearful control. If I let go, will I lose that feeling I have been working so hard to keep?
The sun is setting now, with messages, the world, the sun, and the queen of potions. These visuals on the cards in my mind reflecting the messages in the words. Only, the world is in reverse. My soul already heard this before. I need to let go.
~ I wish the fear to disappear, only without it we would lose what we desire.
11/11/25
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