Author: greengemwithin

  • After the Bleeding in My Brain: A Moment That Changed How I Live

    Today, I listened to a YouTube video of Sri Akarshana speaking about a friend who fell and was taken to critical care after doctors found bleeding in the brain. He spoke about the importance of being present — of living in the now — and of telling the people you love that you love them.…

  • Garlic Butter and Steamed Crab

    My mom steamed some blue crabs for me and handed them over in two one-gallon Ziplock bags. I’ve always loved crab — even growing up — and while some people say it’s a pain to get the meat, I find it oddly satisfying. Cracking them open, working for the little chunks… it’s a quiet kind…

  • The Soup I Make When I Need Something Comforting

    On nights when I need something warm, light, and grounding, this is what I make. I make this soup when I get hungry, but I don’t want anything heavy. It is easy, takes less than ten minutes, and have minimal ingredients. The simplicity means, no stress and no deep thoughts. Just a simple soft flavor…

  • A Place to Begin

    There was a time when I believed momentum meant forcing things forward — choosing paths that looked stable, responsible, and logical on paper. After my divorce, that belief led me into a career in insurance. I studied, passed the exams, and showed up. But doing the work revealed something deeper: alignment matters more than effort…

  • Hello World!

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