Letters, stories, extemporaneous cries after losing Steele: my intimate partner, best friend and business partner.
I stopped at a traffic light in Centerville, and behind me was a man driving a black jeep; he was peeping at me through my side mirror. I tried to resist his stare, but my glances were slightly uncontrollable. He was beckoning a smile, but I resisted. We both crossed the stop light in single file and drove to the …
My cousin Lisa, mother of four, is one of the most inspiring women I know. She is an African Goddess from Barbados. This is how she gave birth to her last child. In the sacred garden to the back of her home, she filled a large inflatable swimming pool with water. Under the cover of the stars, she assembled her …
When I meditate it feels like I am connecting with an infinitely expansive chasm inside my being. The deeper I venture into the void, the more I discover about myself. I am completely amused by this ability to explore the depths of my inner being, as if on a treasure hunt. To be able to stimulate myself in such a …
I have a friend; he was going through a major transition in his life and decided to give up sex for three years. I thought one-year of celibacy was a challenge, but compared to three-years that is like beginners ballet to break dancing. I know spiritual practices like Trantric and Taoic traditions encourage celibacy, but I have no affiliation with …
I have an obese friend who has a lot to teach me about food. He has a bowel movement after every meal he eats. Now I do not gather his average meal is nutritious, but he is doing something right. With a healthy digestive system you poop 30-45 minutes after every meal. For months now I have been on a …