Beneath the Sky, Within the Soul

Reflecting on 600 Days of Breastfeeding: A Journey That Hurts to End

January 26, 2026

The journey of 600 days breastfeeding Luna is a milestone I never set out to reach. I didn’t count the days until recently, when curiosity nudged me to check. What I found was a number that felt sacred, a quiet testament to our bond. Having an exclusively breastfed baby is not easy, but in my experience has been so worth it. Yesterday, I sat on the beach with my friend Emily as Luna wandered around, tasting shells (sigh). She climbed into my lap and asked for “Tetita.” After one side, she pointed to the other: “More tetita.” I smiled and obliged. This is our thing, our check‑in, our comfort, our joy. Then came the bite. A cheeky laugh. And just like that, the feeding ended. I know we’re nearing the end. I’m dancing between grief and the quiet reclaiming of my body after 600 days of breastfeeding. The first 24 hours after birth taught me more than I ever expected. Babies’ stomachs are tiny, and colostrum truly is enough to fill them. I didn’t know how to do it, and Luna didn’t know either. While I was figuring everything else out, spoon‑feeding became a lifeline. I was producing milk, but

Moving pain through the body

February 15, 2024

Embracing Self-Love: A Journey of Emotional Healing Through Yoga and Writing Embracing the power of movement, I discovered a pathway to channel my emotions through physical activities such as lifting, boxing, dancing, and notably, yoga. For years, I gravitated towards intense workouts, mistakenly equating physical exertion with emotional relief. I existed in a world of extremes – extreme pain, extreme indulgence, extreme escapism – all while my heart remained shielded and my emotional wounds unaddressed. It took a decade of self-deception before I truly reconnected with my body. Among all the physical activities, yoga was the one that resonated with my inner self the most. It was the practice I found myself returning to since its inception in my life in 2001. Over the years, yoga transformed into a sanctuary, a space where I could reconnect with myself on a profound level. Yoga taught me to observe my emotions without judgment and to sit with my pain without the urge to flee from it. It was in this space of acceptance and surrender that I found healing. I can now say I found emotional healing through yoga. Writing entered my life as an extension of talk therapy. My therapist

Breaking Free: My Journey of Quitting Alcohol and Embracing Sobriety

May 25, 2023

Choosing to be present in the face of pain, without relying on numbing agents such as alcohol, can be a catalyst for transformation and growth. It takes courage and resilience to confront our pain head-on, to sit with discomfort, and to navigate the depths of our emotions without seeking immediate relief. Yet, when we commit to doing the hard work, life has a way of becoming easier. By fully experiencing our pain and allowing ourselves to process it, we open ourselves up to profound healing and inner strength. We discover that pain, although difficult, is not an enemy to be avoided but rather a teacher that guides us towards greater wisdom and resilience. Through this transformative journey, we learn that true liberation lies in our ability to embrace life’s challenges and to find peace within ourselves, even in the midst of adversity.

I took a break from social media. This is what I learned.

April 30, 2022

I quit social media for 40 days and I wrote down one daily lesson.

Cherry Blossoms at Tidal Basin with WAshignton's Monument featured in the background

How to see the Cherry Blossom in Washington D.C.

March 30, 2022

Visit Washington DC during the Cherry Blossoms Festival

San Diego and Baja California

November 30, 2021

Spend time in San Diego and Baja California San Diego is full of surprises. Besides San Diego’s climate being 72 degrees year-round, it offers great scenic road trip opportunities, beautiful cliffs, coves, and international travel to the corner of Latin America: Tijuana. Here are some suggestions of what you can do if you are in San Diego for work, or for leisure in a short period of time. Day 1 – San Diego Embarcadero: Food and Sightseeing The downtown Embarcadero is lined with fun bay front attractions and activities, including Waterfront Park, the Maritime Museum of San Diego and USS Midway, harbor tours and whale watching excursions aboard Horn blower and Flagship Cruises, and shopping at Seaport Village and The Headquarters at Seaport. Also great places to enjoy lunch or drinks at a patio, shopping and more. Old Town – Tequila toursOld Town has over 30 restaurants, most with great outdoor dining, and a quaint atmosphere plus there are more than 75 unique places to shop. This historic area is situated next to the State Park with 32 historic sites and shops. Haunted tours and Tequila tours are available. Gaslamp Quarter: Fun, dinner and drinks San Diego’s premier entertainment district,