Category: healing
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Listening to the Land
Whenever there is an earthquake, you are forced to pay attention. The land demands it. In Japan, you learn from a young age to become still, to listen to the groaning shift of the world’s foundations. You hide under a desk, protect your head, and wait. The strength builds as seconds pass, a terrifying reminder…
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I Love When Japan Counts Me Out
I don’t feel right continuing to create content without first talking about the reality of life in Japan as a diasporic child. Here, anyone of mixed race is referred to as Hafu—a term originating from the English word “half.” Personally, this label has always left a bad taste in my mouth. What do you mean,…
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How the Warm Heart of Africa Saved My Soul
I learned about violence before I learned about love. I understood danger before I understood safety. Long before my brain could fully develop, my consciousness told me I had to get creative just to survive. While I had essentials like food and shelter, I truly struggled to find the love for myself. Those early experiences…
The Conscious Bridge 