Caregiving is one of the hardest, most isolating experiences a person can go through—and yet, it’s often misunderstood, overlooked, or wrapped in a neat little bow for the sake of making it easier to talk about. This series is about breaking through that silence. It’s about telling the truth—the good, the bad, and the partsContinueContinue reading “What Caregiving Is Really Like (Series): The Truth No One Talks About”
Category Archives: Aging
She Raised Me Right—And I Wish I Had Treated Her Better
I wrote what follows in this post years ago, but coming across it again now—at this exact moment—feels almost divinely timed. After years of struggle, of uncertainty, of feeling like I had to beg certain people to just let me exist as I am, life is finally settling into itself in a tangible way. ForContinueContinue reading “She Raised Me Right—And I Wish I Had Treated Her Better”
The Purpose of Pain: Where God Meets Us
We come into this world fragile, unknowing, and dependent—and we leave it in much the same way. Along the way, life leaves its marks on us, not in spite of its challenges but because of them. We are shaped, scarred, and softened by the trials we face. Yet so many of us chase an illusion—aContinueContinue reading “The Purpose of Pain: Where God Meets Us”
A Hero’s Wisdom: Lessons from My Father’s Library and Encouragement for Grieving Children
All of this reflection sparked by a book has me wishing, desperately, that my dad was still here. I miss him so much—especially in moments like this, when I feel so moved by his books. He loved them. I know where he stood on them, what he believed. But when he was alive, I just…IContinueContinue reading “A Hero’s Wisdom: Lessons from My Father’s Library and Encouragement for Grieving Children”
More Than a Tombstone: Legacy in the Present Tense
When we think of legacy, we often picture it as something monumental—a grand achievement, a lasting impact that outlives us. For many, it’s tied to the end of life, to what remains after we’re gone. But I’ve come to understand that legacy is much more fluid. It’s not just what we leave behind when weContinueContinue reading “More Than a Tombstone: Legacy in the Present Tense”
Natalie Trayling: The Soulful Symphony of Living for Purpose
Recently, while planning posts for the Twin Tree Project, we clicked play on one of YouTube’s “recommended for you” music playlists. A few songs in, a particular piece of music captured our attention. The playlist played softly in the background, but as this piece built in intensity, it felt as though the loving energy ofContinueContinue reading “Natalie Trayling: The Soulful Symphony of Living for Purpose”
What Lies Beneath: The Truth About Loss, Resilience, and Freedom
As more death—I use that term from the perspective of energetic transition, whether physical, metaphorical, or societal—continues to challenge us all, I have been met with some interesting thought processes by those around me. There is a tendency, I’ve noticed, for people to cling to the idea of positivity, as though maintaining a relentless focusContinueContinue reading “What Lies Beneath: The Truth About Loss, Resilience, and Freedom”
The Art of Self-Reinvention: An Unexpected Journey
There was a moment in my life when I looked at the person I had become and felt a complete disconnect. On the surface, to anyone looking in from the outside, everything seemed fine—more than fine, even successful. But deep down, I knew something was off. I was out of alignment with myself. Especially afterContinueContinue reading “The Art of Self-Reinvention: An Unexpected Journey”
A “Chance Encounter” with Wisdom: The Teacher Appears (Understanding the Kleshas and Finding Peace)
I recently had one of those profound spiritual experiences that feels like fate—a turning point that shifts your life forever. This time, though, I was fully conscious of it while it was happening. Meeting my new teacher, David Ji, a Zen master, came at just the right moment. As I navigate recovery from a majorContinueContinue reading “A “Chance Encounter” with Wisdom: The Teacher Appears (Understanding the Kleshas and Finding Peace)”
Embracing Solitude: The Gift of Self-Discovery
Imagine a human without friends. In the first half of my existence, I couldn’t fathom why so many older people around me preferred solitude. It was easy for a less experienced version of me to picture them as lonely or isolated, longing for connection. Society teaches us that friendships and relationships are essential for happinessContinueContinue reading “Embracing Solitude: The Gift of Self-Discovery”
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