Selkies are a shape-shifting magical creature. Selkies typically wore the hide of a seal, which allowed them to explore both below the water and the land.The selkie is a creature of the world’s edges. When she comes to land, it’s on remote islands and isolated fishing villages. She stays away from the shipping lanes, and you won’t see her in coastal cities. She’s a rare and wild thing, with a magic that might be captured, but it can never really be tamed.
transformation
noun
trans·for·ma·tion ˌtran(t)s-fər-ˈmā-shən
: an act, process, or instance of transforming or being transformed
Transformation means the act or process of changing form, appearance, or nature, encompassing physical metamorphosis, spiritual conversion (changing heart), transmutation, and mathematical changes in equations, reflecting a significant, often complete, alteration.
Key Meanings from Webster's (1828)
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Physical Change: A change in form or appearance, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly (metamorphosis).
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Transmutation: Changing one substance into another, as in alchemy (lead to gold).
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Spiritual/Moral Change: A profound change in disposition, from enmity to holiness.
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Algebraic Change: Altering an equation into a different but equivalent form.
Alchemy is an ancient practice, both a protoscience and philosophy, focused on transforming base materials (like lead) into noble ones (like gold) and discovering elixirs for health, but fundamentally, it's the art of transformation, turning the common into the exceptional, often symbolizing inner purification, spiritual growth, or profound change from a lesser state (fear, limitation) to a higher one (wisdom, wholeness)
As we enter 2026 may we embrace the principles of alchemy, knowing there is a universal yearning for change, seeking our own pathways to profound personal + collective transformation. It is possible to transform not only ourselves but also the world around us. We hold the promise of a future where wisdom, consciousness, and true, deep connection are at the forefront, lighting the way for individuals + societies to alchemize their existence and bring forth a brighter, better world.
Being an Alchemist in your lineage truly is not about being a magician that turns lead into gold. It is about turning what should have destroyed you into wisdom, wealth, and embodied power. It's about transmutation. Sovereignty. Mastery over inner worlds before outer ones.
In the place where I am now, I look back over my life. I look back at the world I’ve left behind. What message do I want to leave? I want to make sure that you all understand that each and every one of you has a role to play. You may not know it, you may not find it, but your life matters, and you are here for a reason.
And I just hope that reason will become apparent as you live through your life. I want you to know that, whether or not you find that role that you’re supposed to play, your life does matter, and that every single day you live, you make a difference in the world. And you get to choose the difference that you make.
I want you to understand that we are part of the natural world. And even today, when the planet is dark, there still is hope. Don’t lose hope. If you lose hope, you become apathetic and do nothing. And if you want to save what is still beautiful in this world – if you want to save the planet for the future generations, your grandchildren, their grandchildren – then think about the actions you take each day.
Because, multiplied a million, a billion times, even small actions will make for great change. I want to – I just hope that you understand that this life on Planet Earth isn’t the end. I believe, and now I know, that there is life beyond death. That consciousness survives.
I can’t tell you, from where I am, secrets that are not mine to share. I can’t tell you what you will find when you leave Planet Earth. But I want you to know that your life on Planet Earth will make some difference in the kind of life you find after you die.
Above all, I want you to think about the fact that we are part – when we’re on Planet Earth – we are part of Mother Nature. We depend on Mother Nature for clean air, for water, for food, for clothing, for everything. And as we destroy one ecosystem after another, as we create worse climate change, worse loss of diversity, we have to do everything in our power to make the world a better place for the children alive today, and for those that will follow.
You have it in your power to make a difference. Don’t give up. There is a future for you. Do your best while you’re still on this beautiful Planet Earth that I look down upon from where I am now.
God bless you all.
Dr. Jane Goodall
Source: Netflix / Famous Last Words
come all ye magical, powerful, compassionate, beautiful, creatures -
rise up
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