Begin. . . again.
I took a leave of absence from teaching this past year with the intent of not going back. This summer … Continue reading Begin. . . again.
Tag: self-discovery
Write Your Song
Write, even when it feels your fingers are suffocating, buried beneath impenetrable feelings. Write, even when the paper bleeds … Continue reading Write Your Song
Before I Die. . .
Before I Die. . . I want to learn the language in which the sun speaks to … Continue reading Before I Die. . .
Ramona’s Dream
A short screenplay based on conversations I have had with students in the past month. As I continue to explore … Continue reading Ramona’s Dream
Reclaiming My Past is a Matter of Dignity
Who am I without my story? Who am I? A question that surges from time to time like the ocean … Continue reading Reclaiming My Past is a Matter of Dignity
Reading is the Doorway to Liberation
I began my teaching career thirteen years ago at Hoover High School. I first became passionate about teaching when my 12th … Continue reading Reading is the Doorway to Liberation
Anchored in I AM
There’s something about not having an intentional job that makes me feel unproductive, unsuccessful, like a runaway balloon with no … Continue reading Anchored in I AM
La Patita
I was sitting on my mother’s lap; I must have been six or seven years old. She wasn’t running around … Continue reading La Patita
A Letter to the Little Girl in Me
Mi niña Cristina, You are an inspiration to me. Though you were raised with many obstacles you still found a … Continue reading A Letter to the Little Girl in Me
Why Would Anyone Do Yoga?
Transformative lessons I have experienced through my Yoga practice Release so you can deepen the pose. When I force my … Continue reading Why Would Anyone Do Yoga?
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