On Parting the Red Sea

Today I was speaking to my father on the telephone and we were having a conversation about God. Over the past few weeks, I have had a strong spiritual calling that I can’t… Continue reading →

On Butterfly Wings

This is my aunt Shade. I called her Shade Pupho. She was my father’s sister. The one with the big heart and the infectious laugh. This weekend she lost her battle with cancer,… Continue reading →

When I’m 94: Secrets to Living a Long and Healthy Life

Paul, John, Ringo, and George sang, “will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m 64?” but nowadays people are living to be 94, 98, 102 years of age. We… Continue reading →

The Awakening

I have been unable to write for the past few weeks. It’s not that I don’t want to write. I love writing. It lives within me at all moments of the day. It… Continue reading →

An Ode to My Roots

I am walking through a field of dragonflies. The hum of cicadas lingers in the air. Today I am spending my lunch break here, with my heels digging into the dirt. It doesn’t… Continue reading →

Happy, Happy, Happy: the Key to Finding Your Spiritual Path

You have arrived on this page because you seek happiness. I have a secret for you… You already are. Your happiness and your spiritual path have already been paved. You may have walked… Continue reading →

13 Things I’ve Learned From Living in Florida

I can’t believe that it was 10 months ago that I packed up all my belongings and shoved them into the back of my Mitsubishi. We left Delaware in the middle of the… Continue reading →

12 Mantras to Brighten Your Day

Sometimes, when the day is rough, all you need is a great mantra to repeat to brighten your mood. Here are some of my favorites: (Tip: the elephant one is the Hindu God,… Continue reading →

What If We Already Know?

Today I had a sense of déjà vu. I was sitting at work, talking to my coworker- someone I just met- when it hit me. Wow. I’ve done this before. I remembered that… Continue reading →

Love, Loss, and Moving Pictures

I lost someone this week. My dear uncle passed away after a long illness.   Through my sadness I found myself turning to his YouTube channel. Flickering videos of his grandchildren, my wedding,… Continue reading →