Author: sonosonostudio

Writing is an adventure. You think you know where you’re going, but as you write, you discover new views, new ideas, and all of a sudden, you realize the map is useless. You meander around in the darkness, trying to find a path back to where you wanted to...

Yesterday, I wrote about developing a new perspective about death, and in particular, killing. It was certainly a difficult and uncomfortable topic to write about. But lately, I’ve been feeling like the running theme for my life has been self-acceptance. And the key to that was embracing my shadows....

What do you think is the absolute worst crime you can commit as a human being? I would venture to guess that killing is probably on the top of the list for most people. I’ve written several times about recognizing our own capacity for brutality, but I’ve always stopped...

Have you ever heard of spotted lanternflies? If you live in the North East region of the United States, you’ve probably at least seen a news story about them. They are invasive insects with very distinct red and gray wings. They consume sap from maple, fruit trees, and grape,...

During this Month of May, one of my aims is to present new ways of seeing the world.  Right now, the majority of people still see the world through the lens of polarity. We have a tendency to see the world as “Us vs. Them” or “Good vs. Evil”....

Yesterday, I wrote about speaking up for a cause.  But there’s one thing that I really want to emphasize. Be respectful. Do NOT use it as an excuse to attack and shame those who you consider to be in the wrong. I know that lots of people do it,...

Today, May 5th, is Children’s Day in Japan, a day to wish for their happiness and health. As such, I think it’s a great opportunity to speak up for the children of Gaza, who deserve to be healthy and happy, just as much as your children or mine. I...

When a relationship is falling apart, it is never just one person’s fault. We would love to believe that it’s completely one sided. It’s so much easier to portray ourselves as the innocent victim or the righteous hero. But alas, the brutal truth is that 99% of the time,...

In Part 1 yesterday, I detailed how I had asked my husband for a separation because I had recognized that we were in a toxic codependency. And lucky for me, my husband recognized it too. It was a very confusing time, to be honest. Here I was, mentally ready to start...

During this Month of May, I wish to explore ways to help bring more unity to this sharply divided world. But you might be wondering, what makes me so qualified to offer any advice in regards to such a lofty goal? Isn’t that a bit much? What can one person do, really?!...