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sattvamama

n. sattva: balance, harmony, goodness, unity, creativity, positivity, luminosity, peace

n. mama: human, woman, mother, friend, bitch, fighter, goddess, powerhouse

This blog is a creative and sometimes irreverent attempt to explore and chronicle the various aspects of my reality with honesty, humor, and grace—the result of which I hope to be shared laughter, truth, or wisdom. Welcome. Read on!

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1,000 Words

1,000 words. Raymond Bradbury started out writing 1,000 words a day. He did it for ... what did he say, 10 years? Or the Outliers...

Perspective

As I sweep up breadcrumbs, dog hair, and mysterious food debris from the dining area, I stop to suddenly notice the space underneath the...

Let's Talk about Screaming

Just for a second. Let’s talk. That is, if you can get past the screaming in your own head or house. Most people generally navigate both....

Bedtime: The Never-ending Encore

Teeth brushed. Books read. Blessings said. Kisses and snuggles administered. Lights out. Freedom. Silence. Exhale. 3, 2, 1 … “Mom!” Child...

There's No Place Like Om

Ah, there’s nothing like a good ol’ family road trip. Two middle-aged parents, an 11-year-old, and a 6-year-old in a confined, moving...

From Bitch to Buddhist Nun in 24 Hours

The second sit of the retreat was much more natural, starting off fresh Saturday morning rather than coming in off the stale breath of a...

More Bitch than Buddhist

When to feel like the Worst Wife-Mom/Fakest Buddhist in the world? First, attend the opening meditation and teaching of a weekend...

My Superpower

Because I belong to that wonderful group of freaks who call themselves writers, editors, and/or English teachers, I proofread everything....

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