Peace Is Something I Have to Stop Leaving

Ocean view from a coastal hike in Pacifica, California, with dramatic clouds, wildflowers, and a rocky peninsula extending into the Pacific Ocean.

My peace can sometimes feel like something that is out there that I have to go find. Maybe I have to hike up the hill? I wonder if a better view will help me find peace? Some days I need to drive myself to the ocean. Will I find my peace walking along the edges…

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Tuesday Thoughts

I saw pumpkins on a porch in Berkeley. I noticed that the leaves are starting to change color. Summer is waning, but it’s still warm enough to eat outside in the shade and sleep with the windows open. I smelled a hint of fall in the air last night. I felt both relieved and anxious.…

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Transience

I’ve been in a struggle with my thoughts, my mind, and my heart. I sometimes feel that I have to fight so hard to find the right thoughts, the good way, or the truth of myself. I know that so many times in the past I’ve found an easier way of being happier, more loving…

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