Reflections on Happiness: Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
It seems that we all long for happiness. I have always aspired to find it.
You’ve likely encountered numerous images and statues of the Buddha, often […]
Paralyzing Fear: Every Encounter with My Father Changed Me
Every encounter with my father evoked a paralyzing fear unlike any I had ever known.
It felt like I had an invisible barrier up at all […]
Struggling Against My Father: A Journey of Conflict and Understanding
I had been struggling against my father … an abusive husband, my faith, my anxiety, and all the injustices in the world
But to what end? […]
The Only Way My Dad Knew How to Show Love – A Personal Reflection
The only way my dad knew how to show love …… was through money.
Money was his universal emotional language, the medium for his apologies, appeasements, […]
Bravery Is Not About Doing What’s Easy – It’s About Facing Challenges
It is about doing what is right.
It means refusing to conform to the crowd.
Even when they say they represent you, even when it might seem […]
My Life Before Bend, Oregon: A Journey of Change and Growth
Before moving to Bend, Oregon, in 2005, my life was far from empty. I had been living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
In 2003, I left Pacific […]
Meeting Shaman Titi: A Transformative Trek Through Peru
In April of 2009, I embarked on a transformative journey guided by Titi to overcome feeling stuck in my career, educational goals, the loss of […]
Losing Everything Overnight: A Childhood Shattered by Family Secrets
Remember the kitchen where, as a child, you enjoyed meals with your family? You watched TV or played with your siblings on the couch in […]