You are Free, and You Always Have Been…

You are Free, and You Always Have Been…

I have always associated freedom with external factors, like living in a democracy and being able to worship how I please. I do not take these freedoms for granted. But lately, I have been pondering what freedom means from a more spiritual lens. It’s a word that...
Live Lightly, Child

Live Lightly, Child

I woke up last week to my mind overflowing with scattered thoughts, clouding each other, swarming the landscape of my psyche and robbing me of peace before I could open my eyes. Quickly, I remembered my ritual of listing at least five things I’m grateful for...
You Are A Force

You Are A Force

I confessed: I don’t know what I believe anymore, I don’t know who I am Wisely and calmly, she whispered:  As much as you feel like you’re floundering,  no longer on solid ground, without convictions,  I see someone with the strength of water You are...
Your Rainbow Awaits

Your Rainbow Awaits

Maya Angelou once said, “Every storm runs out of rain.” I am not the biggest fan of rain, but this year in particular I feel so much gratitude for the moisture that has graced the valley that I call home. Now that the winter months have come and gone (the...
Return To Your Soul

Return To Your Soul

I wonder how many people were taught to fully love themselves. My guess is not many. This must be why there is so much heartache in the world. Whose guardians truly demonstrated that art, day in and day out, each moment while raising a child into the world? Even the...
Waking Up To Your Life

Waking Up To Your Life

Clarisse. She’s one of my favorite literary characters. Every November when I have the chance to teach Ray Bradbury’s classic Dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 to my sophomore classes, I ruminate about her character, drawing parallels to my own life. In case you aren’t...