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Light Journals
Reflections on life, resilience & the beauty in ordinary moments.
Writing has always been more than storytelling; it's a way of making sense of the world. Here you'll find reflections inspired by life, resilience, and the beauty I find in ordinary moments. I hope they offer a place to pause, reflect, and perhaps see your own story with fresh eyes.


You are Divine!
Walk like you are God’s daughter, walk like you're God’s son. You are divine. You came from the light and are a magnificent creation. Perfection. A miracle that breathes. That stands against gravity, on only 2 feet. A majestic symphony of orchestrated cellular processes. There’s only one of you with your mind, your heart, and your dreams. There’s only one of you who can write the incredible chapters of your life, at times similar, but never the same as the rest. You are c
Jun 132 min read


Loosening the knot.
Figuratively speaking, the only way to loosen a knot is to let go of the tension. How long can we hold the urge to cry, for example? We distract ourselves to avoid feeling the pain or the discomfort. We put up a facade for the rest of the world because the "world" needs us to look, feel, and act better. But what if we take it down a notch? What if we lose the grip around our throat? What if we say what we want to say, and not just think it? What if we find a way to release?
May 62 min read


Life is nuts.
It has been a while since I posted here. I have been busy with life. It never ceases to surprise me. All the ups and downs are a seesaw that carries me, giving me knots in my stomach at times. When I am up, I can see the light, and I feel the adrenaline accelerating my pulse, but when I am down, it shuts my system down. What I have to remember is that it never stays one way or another. The rhythm is never the same, even if I try hard, it is ruled by different energy each time
Feb 222 min read


It's a no-brainer......
It's been a few months since my last post. I have been writing here and there on pieces of paper, post-its, and even napkins. I have been trying to organize my thoughts. Usually, at the end of my doodles, there is a bit more of a concise concept. Doubts and second-guesses are part of my norm while writing. My doubts kick in when I remember things like these. English is my second language, people want to read fun facts, maybe I will put someone to sleep at night while they rea
Dec 22, 20253 min read


Serendipity
"When care meets timing, serendipity leaves you an egg". I have been an empty nester for two years now. My first year was really rough....
Oct 12, 20255 min read


Groundings
Recently, I have been receiving information about my plants through an algorithm. I have a few fig trees, and one in particular is not...
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Rain, Rain, go away?
Come again another day....... -Drops of water can build a cloud that rains and nourishes beneath. I have been asking myself questions...
Aug 6, 20253 min read


"Grace"
The gods assigned this simple word to humans as the most delicate virtue of all. A virtue so unnatural and foreign. Truly, one inspired...
May 16, 20252 min read


The sun always shines
No matter the weather, the sun always shines…. somewhere. Where I live now, I notice if it does, and cherish it deeply. I just finished...
Mar 12, 20253 min read


Fly like an eagle...
Many years ago, I used to sit on the foot of my son's bed at night. Every night, to be precise. We will talk about his day. He was so...
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Letting it be.
Sometimes letting it be is easier than letting it go. For New Year resolutions, People always talk about letting go! we say: Don’t carry...
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Perfect.....or is it?
I consider myself a perfectionist. Ever since I can remember there has been a narrative within myself of achieving constant perfection....
Dec 14, 20244 min read


Biting my tongue.
It all started with me biting my tongue the other day, it hurt so bad but I ignored it. It became sensitive and I kept doing it over and...
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Love letters.
I recently heard the most beautiful message. It made me cry. I believe in serendipity moments and I was floating in one. This little girl...
Oct 19, 20242 min read


Just keep swimming...
Said the famous fish Dory. This bubbly forgetful fish in my kid's movie, Finding Nemo. She was so wise, without even knowing it. She...
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Neuro Esthetics
What an amazing concept! I recently heard about this new field of science. Did you know people have been investigating the brain and its...
Aug 21, 20242 min read


No pain....no gain.
"To achieve professional excellence you must endure pain, both mental and emotional". -This was somebody's proverb that became popular...
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Visión borrosa
Empecé a “observar” como mi visión se ha ido deteriorando lentamente en los últimos años. Quizá sea la menopausia, o las horas que le he...
Jun 29, 20242 min read


Blurry Vision....
I started "observing" that my vision has been debilitating in the last few years. Call it perimenopause, working with my hands and eyes...
Jun 29, 20243 min read


Occupation? Emotional Athlete
I recently read about emotional agility. I found it fascinating that humans have so many trades. We all have many attributes and virtues...
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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