Even though the concept of “live your truth” makes me cringe and reminds me of Target t-shirts, pretty journals, and the disappointment of my immigrant parents, I’m…… Read more ““Living Your Truth” for the Late Bloomer”
Honoring Weaker Versions of Myself
The ambiance at my favorite local coffee shop this afternoon inspired me to write. Not about anything in particular. But I was thinking about some perspective a…… Read more “Honoring Weaker Versions of Myself”
When You Don’t Go to Therapy
This is the result of my refusal to accept therapy that’s paid by my mother, because financial boundaries are easier than emotional ones. If you choose to…… Read more “When You Don’t Go to Therapy”
Untitled
I’ve noticed that my writing is defined by moments. I don’t reflect unless I’m prompted by some emotional moment and “big picture-d” it. In some ways, this…… Read more “Untitled”
A Freeing Truth for the Soft Hearted
Isn’t there a word for when you feel a sense of pleasure from reading something so good? That’s what reading this was like for me, fireworks and…… Read more “A Freeing Truth for the Soft Hearted”
The Slowness of Things
Originally posted on …Or whatever:
It’s the slowness of things that I believe in. If you, and you alone, took a private jet to the Bermuda Triangle,…
Taking Wisdom (and This Carrot Cake) Wherever I Find It
Eid Mubarak, friends! I hope those of you celebrating spent it in good company and surrounded with lots of light and love. I’ve spent this Eid…… Read more “Taking Wisdom (and This Carrot Cake) Wherever I Find It”
Cravings, Agency, and Faith
Very unrelated to the heart of this post, but you guys. Every Ramadan I crave fruity pebbles like nobody’s business (I never have them outside of this…… Read more “Cravings, Agency, and Faith”
The Vulnerability of Yoga and Its Metaphor for Life
Hi, friends! It’s been a minute–during which I officially graduated from undergrad with my bachelor’s in Comm Studies and have settled into the steady rhythm of Ramadan.…… Read more “The Vulnerability of Yoga and Its Metaphor for Life”
Reclaiming Spaces and Letting Things Be
Hi, friends–I hope you’re pushing through finals and basking in sunlight every chance you get. Burnout is too real, but so is the end of my undergrad…… Read more “Reclaiming Spaces and Letting Things Be”
The Ruminating Wanderer 