Essays

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Passing Time

As her son wakes with questions about black holes and infinity, the author follows him into a conversation that bridges astrophysics with ancestry, parenting with cosmic continuity. Interwoven with observations on grief, embodiment, the passing of days, this piece reminds us that time is not only measured in minutes, but in meaning, and that children often hold the key to remembering how to live in the now.

Kosmos Journal for Transformation

Truth, Fact and the Space Between: How Memoir Can Point Us to a Deeper Truth

‍ ‍Alchemy of Story - Substack

A reflection on the role of memory and emotional truth in personal storytelling

Overcoming Creative Blocks: Finding Our Way Back Into the Heart of Our Stories

Alchemy of Story - Substack

A reflection on picking up the threads of an unfinished creative project.

Taking Heart: How Stories Cultivate Courage and Show us the Way Forward

A reflection on finding a path through difficult times

Stirring the Pot: Can Asking the Right Questions Guide Us to New Stories?

Alchemy of Story - Substack

A reflection on the role of questions in helping us reimagine our stories and our world

Why We Need Laughter in our Lives Right Now

A reflection on how we can use humour to light up our stories and our world