by kimqi | Oct 9, 2022 | Nature, Winter, YinYang, YinYang, Seasons
Here we are, on the dark side of the equinox, bracing ourselves for the inevitable. Winter. At the risk of sounding bossy and redundant– gather your books, journals, sketchbooks, pens and pencils. Don’t forget the eraser. You’ll need it. Unearth the velvet...
by kimqi | Jan 22, 2022 | YinYang, Seasons
“The world rests in the night. Trees, mountains, fields, and faces are released from the prison of shape and the burden of exposure. Each thing creeps back into its own nature within the shelter of the dark. Darkness is the ancient womb.” ~John O’Donohue...
by kimqi | Jan 9, 2022 | YinYang, Seasons
“Everyone needs love. Without love, we cannot continue, so don’t discriminate against yourself. You need love. Everyone needs love. Everyone deserves love.” Thich Nhat Hanh These words startled me when I heard them inserted between chimes and chants in the...
by kimqi | Nov 21, 2021 | YinYang, Seasons
A young friend took his own life. Another friend’s life was cut short by that which plagues us. Another death. Another. And another. The sad news comes wave after relentless wave. As much as I like to highlight the positive, it seems irresponsible not to acknowledge...
by kimqi | Nov 13, 2021 | YinYang, Seasons
One morning I learned a favorite patient died after a very short illness. He was funny and caring and so full of life, it was hard to comprehend the swiftness of his departure. The same afternoon I had the honor of working with a soon-to-be mom. We were encouraging...
by kimqi | Sep 24, 2021 | YinYang, Seasons
My campsite overlooked a small body of water, bigger than a pond, not exactly a lake. This water became a source of great joy and insight. The sun and moon both rose over her. My first morning there, I was excited and woke before 5 am. It was 46 degrees and dark....
