Finding Purpose Again

The first time I felt a real sense of purpose was when I gave birth to my daughter Carmen. Up … Continue reading Finding Purpose Again

SHE

She has sex with him at least three times a “weak.” Thinks that if she keeps him engaged, he won’t … Continue reading SHE

My husband and I celebrated our 11th anniversary this past June. Like all marriages, we’ve had turmoil, periods of deep … Continue reading Why I Want to Stay Married to You

The following is a letter I wrote to my daughter on her 21st birthday. In essence it was a reflection … Continue reading Letter on Her 21st Birthday

saguaro and lotus (or my fire friend) book in hand pages frayed and inked energy eager to satisfy an intellect … Continue reading saguaro and lotus (or my fire friend)

Warm rays of sun embrace the teasing shore Sand sifts against the curves my heart adores Waves tease and tumble … Continue reading The Sweetness of Summer

Mother earth will guide the roots of a tree to water, the way spirit will guide me to that which … Continue reading 10 Lessons I’m Learning from Cultivating Soil

“The rules of the game of life are quite simple. Always tell the truth. Never live in fear of anything … Continue reading Four Transformational Rules

Two months she spent with her jaw wired shut. Not only had my grandfather imprisoned my grandmother physically, he took … Continue reading In her, I saw the liberation we had all been waiting for

I started asking myself this question unconsciously seven years ago. And it has evolved into a conscious act of … Continue reading Love Begins with Liberation