Marianne,
Could it be what is 'dead' is the passion {blood} you once possessed, before the negative experiences with your ex? This could refer to many types of passion; sex, passion for a relationship, life in general. It could involve your 'spiritual' nature, or aspects related to the metaphysical self {the Catholic ceremony is all about rituals and having knowledge of Jungian psyche the value of rituals in life would be well known}. These experiences, lose of your passion, have left you not able to be our true self. You need to rediscover that true self, re-marry that true being within to be able to realize that lost passion. This loss is likely related to the relationship with your ex. How much of your true being was lost because of that? Are there creative {metaphysical} aspects that need to be rediscovered so to be yourt true self?

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Thanks so much for your insightful reply. I am aware of the importance of ritual and do work it in to my life as much as possible. I hadn't connected the blood with passion. Certainly, I was forced to compromise much of myself and passion within that relationship. Since then I have been learning story and myth and exploring Jungian theory in order to heal. Anyway, I'm going to have a think on all of that, thanks again.
Marianne

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