moving fear
Building a Map Through Fear I’ve been noticing that I’m building a kind of map for how I move through fear—and it’s happening through my real life, not outside of it. Not in big breakthroughs, but in the moments where I feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next. These are a few moments…
Read MoreLight on Water
I went to the De Young Museum today to see Monet & Venice. My friend and I had planned to get there early. It’s spring break for lots of folks this week, so it was packed. At first I felt that familiar low-grade frustration — I wish all these people weren’t here — and then…
Read MoreJ is for Jaguar
On Sunday, a friend hosted a gathering about creativity—how we express it, and how inspiration is finding us in this season of life. I loved being in community, talking about creativity while sitting inside a beautiful day with nature sounds all around us. Something about that combination—conversation, beauty, attention, and the permission to just explore—opened…
Read Moresacred errands
Join me for some sacred errands. A 5-6 minute read if you have the time and desire. I’ve felt an uncomfortable level of overwhelm and too muchness for weeks. Today instead of trying harder, instead of demanding more efficiency from myself, I’m trying out what it’s like to slow down and let things exist without…
Read Moreleaves of three
On my sunset walk, the light shining through the poison oak leaves was gorgeous. Leaves of three, let them be! I heard a mountain biker approaching from behind. He called out to me, “Good evening!” I stepped aside and turned as he passed. He repeated his heart felt “Thank you so much” twice. The encounter…
Read Morepeace
This is one of my current favorite meals. It tastes so good and is so nourishing. I season boneless, skinless chicken thighs with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, then air-fry them. I’m loving the no-mess cleanup and the consistent results of cooking in the air fryer. I put some jasmine rice on to…
Read Morehummingbird
Today I saw this hummingbird’s nest in my friend’s angel trumpet tree. I took a picture, zoomed in, and saw the mama sitting there—keeping her eggs warm. Waiting. It moved me. It swelled my heart. I realized I’ve been sitting on my own nest this winter too. Not growing babies—but nurturing hope. This season has…
Read Moresafety
Deciding—and remembering—that I am safe, and that I feel safe, is powerful. Safety isn’t equally available. Many people are living with real, ongoing threats from what some call “law enforcement”, extreme violence, brutal harassment, or many other forms of abuse. I do not want to try to spiritualize that away or pretend anyone can “think” their way…
Read More6 Shooting Stars
When I was in Peru, in the Andes—ten thousand feet above sea level—I went outside at night and looked up at the stars. It was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. I lay on my back on the ground looking up and I decided I would stay there until I saw six…
Read Morenourishing
Today I’m thinking about how I relate to nourishing myself. This morning I decided to roast some sweet potatoes. I considered how to retain the most nourishment from them for my body, how I like them to taste and look, and how they will hold up as leftovers. I spontaneously felt so much love and…
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