“The best moments in reading are when you come across something — a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things — that you’d thought special, particular to you. And here it is, set down by someone else, a person you’ve never met, maybe even someone long dead. And it’s as if a hand … More Reading is Bliss
By Shavawn M. Berry Author’s Note: In this piece I re-tell the story of the Dragon King’s Daughter, my favorite Buddhist parable. The essay was originally written six years ago, but I have never shared it until now. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the Dragon Girl. As I watch the divine feminine … More The Dragon Girl
I saw this open letter (all italicized portions of this post) from Henry Rollins on Facebook the other day. I beg young people to travel. If you don’t have a passport, get one. Take a summer, get a backpack and to to Delhi, go to Saigon, go to Bangkok, go to Kenya… I was reminded … More It’s a Big World: Go See It
“That is why it is so important to let certain things go. To release them. To cut loose. People need to understand that no one is playing marked cards; sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Don’t expect to get anything back, don’t expect recognition for your efforts, don’t expect your genius to be discovered … More A Summer of Letting Go
“Close your eyes and tap your heels together three times. And think to yourself, there’s no place like home.” ~ L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz A week ago, I wrote this blog from the 4th floor hotel room I was staying in Albany, NY. A couple of hours later, I got on south … More There’s No Place Like Home
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