I learned an ancient concept about relationships today. I said ancient because it seems like a very natural way to engage in relationships. It is said that a relationship, in particular with one's spouse is a sadhana; a spiritual practice. We are not having a relationship so we can be happily ever after ( I … Continue reading Sadhana
Love
Color in Flux
A spouse is like a prism—changing shape and color depending on how the light falls,how we look at them,how we feel in the moment we’re looking. I forget where I read that,but it has stayed with me. Because it’s true.I’m never quite the same person in the morning as I am at night.And neither is … Continue reading Color in Flux
Revolt
Once, when I was a kid, I wondered what happened after we turned off the TV. Where did the small people go? What did they do until morning, when they had to perform again? I was a kid—I said it. But now, the question is different: What do we do when the performances never stop? … Continue reading Revolt
Honesty
How Honest Am I With Myself? Interesting question—my way of saying, I don’t really know how to answer this one. Okay… let’s start with an easy one. Was I honest with myself today? No. Not really. I wasn’t honest when I nodded along, pretending to agree while a colleague gossiped about others in the office. … Continue reading Honesty
April
My focus word for this month is miracle—because that’s what I need: a miracle. I am leaving my excessive anxiety, regrets, and tightly held impostor syndrome in the keeping of March. I am stepping into April lighter, softer, and fully believing in miracles. This month, I invite miracles into my life. Perhaps they are already … Continue reading April
A house, or a Million Dollars
People do it, some out of desperation, others out of greed. They steal. The very powerful and clevermight steal a whole house, or a million dollars. It's been done. But what does it matter? Love is the one thing the heart cravesand love is the one thingyou can't steal. Marry Oliver
The price
Lately, the news has been filled with stories that make it hard to believe in fairness. Corruption, greed, and injustice seem to dominate the headlines, and it’s frustrating to see those with more still wanting more, while others struggle with less. It's truly stunning how the super rich seem to care only about growing their … Continue reading The price
Protection
You've been through the fire, watched the old version of yourself crumble, and from those ashes, you built something sacred. Not a peace that was given to you, but one you had to bleed for,fight for, and pull from a chaos that triedto swallow you whole. This is your peace, earned throughthe storm, crafted by … Continue reading Protection
Alone
I never knew I would cherish this kind of time, being alone in a coffee shop, just me and my thoughts.. I was always planning to spend this quiet time without scrolling my phone but.. I often forgot to bring my hardcopy book, and to get back into the office just to take the book … Continue reading Alone