Pictures and stories of the mind — They say the best way to center yourself is to visualize where you feel safest. I love the beach, and while I’ve almost drowned twice (don’t worry, the incidents weren’t as traumatic as it sounds), the sand and sea bring me peace. In my latest meditation moment, I pictured myself…

Living in balance — I’m a spiritual being having a human experience. Lately, I’ve been working on connecting with myself through Reiki and meditation. I’m going to meet my spiritual self. According to Deepak Chopra, guided meditations aren’t necessary. The only guided voice you need to listen for is your own. Since I find…

Using grief to grow and show gratitude — When death knocks on your door, the pain never goes away. It just becomes more distant as time passes. — Common advice I was given A few days ago, it was the anniversary of my fur babies crossing over. It’s been four years since Bella and ten months since Gizmo…

The bot that’s on everyone’s lips — There is a lot of murmur around ChatGPT, with some worrying they will be replaced by Artificial Intelligence and others concerned that students may plagiarize their school work. …

Time had to pass for us to get it right — Mothers are important. We don’t always appreciate them and the sacrifices they made until years later. Mothers are more than vessels used to carry life. They are nurturers; they are the elders who walked before us, yearning to correct the errors of the past. The Portal I’ve been estranged from my mother…

Step out; you’re a winner — What are the shadows? Is it a reflection of what once was or what’s to come? At first, the shadow is alarming; it's dark, damp, and always lingering around. You try to run and hide from it but find yourself in the center of the shadow. You don’t know if…

Manifestations and inspiration — It Was All A Dream A recurring dream inspired this picture. On two different nights, I kept dreaming of a woman in the middle of a fire. I never saw her face in my dream, but I could tell that the heat and flame weren’t hurting her. She and the fire moved as one. As…

Respectfully no — People are challenging. Relationships are challenging. Knowing when to stay or go is a challenge. Today I’m taking a stand, and respectfully, it's a no! Love it or hate it, I’m taking a stand. I’m not bending on this one. It's not pride but the principle of a thing. I’m not…

Day 5: What advice would you give a new writer — We are halfway through the 10-day Ask Me Challenge, and today I’m going to dive a little deeper into writing tips. Since my day four post, I have gotten some emails and LinkedIn messages about it and decided to compile my eight best tips for beginners. The U.S Bureau of…