Finding Belonging
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My Broken Mind
Sometimes, life demands that we uncover and face our truths, no matter how deeply we’ve buried them or how much we try to shield them from the world. In this blog, I’m opening the doors to some of the most… Continue reading
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Messages in the Water
Water has always been my sanctuary, a place where I could escape the chaos of life. As a child, I would retreat into my daydreams under the comforting cascade of shower water, and in the stillness of swimming pools, I… Continue reading
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The River Ceremony
A vivid and comforting vision I had during a meditation session keeps coming back to me, like a memory I’m meant to hold onto. In the vision, I walk barefoot through a dense forest, feeling the cool dirt and rough… Continue reading
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When the Ancestors Sing…
In recent weeks, I’ve been grappling with a sense of spiritual stagnation. Despite maintaining my daily meditation practice, something within feels misaligned. It’s as though my spirit is yearning for a deeper connection—a call I can hear but not yet… Continue reading
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Following the call…
For my birthday, I decided to visit Salem, Massachusetts—a place I’d always been fascinated by. The history of the Salem Witch Trials, the burial sites of those who had passed, and the energy of the town itself had always intrigued… Continue reading
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“Rebecca”
Over the past few months, I’ve been on a deep dive into my mental, physical, and emotional health. It’s been a lot of inner work—sometimes tough, but always rewarding. If you’ve read my previous blog posts, you’ll know that meditation… Continue reading
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ME: The Toxic Friend…
In the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting deeply on the types of friends I’ve surrounded myself with. Naturally, as we grow and evolve, the people we keep close to us shift to reflect who we are in that moment.… Continue reading
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Eyes Wide Shut…
When I think of Spirit, I often find myself wondering: Who are they? What kind of lives did they live? Were they filled with wisdom, shaping them to guide someone like me? I constantly question their role in watching over… Continue reading
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La Isla del Encanto
I’ve traveled to Puerto Rico many times to visit my wife’s family, and every trip has taken us to the serene, mountainous regions on the quieter side of the island, far from the usual tourist spots. For me, my in-laws’… Continue reading
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“Reclaiming Myself”
This summer, I found myself constantly resisting the urge to write. Writing has always been my way of processing, a way to release everything I feel, but this time, I made a conscious decision to experience my emotions differently. I… Continue reading
"Finding Belonging: The Struggles of an Afro-Cuban Queer Medium in Spiritual Spaces" 