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
Tag: transformation
If I Come Back. . .
If I come back, let it not be as a human. I don’t want the potential of clutching hate in my … Continue reading If I Come Back. . .
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
Lost in Expectations
English Seminar Class Ninety-seven percent of the students in this class are White-American. They are in this GATE class (Gifted … Continue reading Lost in Expectations
In Her Dying Process, I Found Peace
As I stepped out of the airplane I smelled a familiar smell of dew and dampness, one which I had smelled … Continue reading In Her Dying Process, I Found Peace
Where I’m From (My Version)
Driving through the winding street lined with multi-story homes, tall pine trees, and manicured lawns, on my way to Point … Continue reading Where I’m From (My Version)
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time in which we commemorate and receive our loved ones … Continue reading Día de los Muertos
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?
I Decided to Quit Teaching After Thirteen Years
Few things will destroy your self-worth more completely than doing something simply because someone else wants you to do it. … Continue reading I Decided to Quit Teaching After Thirteen Years
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