The Soul Beneath the Storm and the Beauty Beyond the Wrinkles

Dear Diary, Yesterday was an interesting day. First, my fight with a coworker I’m about to disengage with left me feeling bitter, angry, and hurt. My fears of isolation emerged. Yet, somewhere beyond these fears and related negative emotions, there must have been a lingering sense of peace—one that perhaps only became clearer today. This… [keep reading]

Confinement, Connection, and Breaking Barriers

Dear Diary, Last night, I had a rather unsettling dream where I was trapped in a room, unable to leave. I didn’t know why I was confined or who had put me there. The discomfort woke me up, and I went to the bathroom before returning to bed. Fortunately, subsequent dreams were more peaceful. In… [keep reading]