Beauty in the Chrysalis and Beyond
A chance encounter with a dying butterfly inspires a reflection on the profound parallels between its metamorphosis and the human journey of growth, stillness, and spiritual transformation.
Home, the Sanctuary of the Soul: On the Los Angeles Fires
Amid the devastating Eaton Fire, the author reflects on their lifelong search for home, the trauma of displacement, the profound loss endured by fire victims, and the resilience and love that define the true essence of home.
Embracing the Odyssey : A brief meditation on the writing process
The author meditates on writing’s essence as an uncertain, imperfect journey, urging a release from modern pressures for productivity and profit to reclaim literature as a deeply transformative pursuit beyond superficial expectations.
The Mesa World Retreat: Conversations with The Jupiter Tree
In a reflective journey to the Grampians, the author engages in a profound dialogue with a personified dead tree, the “Jupiter Tree,” exploring themes of life, suffering, growth, and the complex relationship between humanity and the divine.
the enduring impact of teachers : unlocking our inner wisdom
Great teachers guide students to discover their own inner wisdom, nurturing their authentic selves and creating lasting impact by helping them trust their journey and embrace their unique potential.
Stay in Your Comfort Zone: A Story of Social Anxiety
The author describes a childhood marked by trauma and emotional abuse, which led to lifelong social anxiety and PTSD exacerbated by societal expectations and her father’s dismissal of her struggles. This ultimately led her to realize that healing required self-acceptance and prioritizing self-care over societal norms.
Finding Freedom Through Terminal Illness
Through the turmoil of terminal illness, the mind battles with darkness and denial, while the soul finds liberation and resilience by discovering beauty in the smallest details, transforming fear into a serene strength.
An open love letter to healthcare professionals
I express profound gratitude for 62 years of remarkable support from multi-disciplinary teams, urging healthcare workers to communicate clearly, involve patients in their care, learn from all experiences, and continue offering compassionate care that has been a vital source of hope and healing for me.
FINDING CLARITY WITH TAROT AND ORACLE
Have you ever felt lost and needed direction of where you were headed? You may have felt alone, but you weren’t. Everyone will, at some point in their lives, experience times of uncertainty, adventure, or ambiguity — it’s simply part of being human. When I feel lost, I use Tarot as one of my tools for guidance. The cards always speak to me. Tarot is about using a uniquely designed set of cards to discover the knowledge hidden in you. It is a practice of gaining insightful wisdom that can provide us with clarity. I always wonder if the cards … More
death: The bittersweet teacher of life
Death, the hauntingly tragic sister to life, nudges us to contemplate a forbidding reality we often shy away from. Our varying experiences as humans may shape our circumstances differently and grant us varying degrees of opportunities or rights, but the one thing we all have in common is our fated ending. No one is greater than death; no one can escape it. It’s a natural cycle of life, much like the seasons changing and phases of our lives ending. Although our time here on earth is merely temporary, it is perhaps what makes it even more beautiful. In most Western … More
