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The Story of The Lotus Pond
From the quiet collapse of motherhood and uncertainty, a sacred space was born. the lotus pond began as a return to self — and became a meditation coaching practice for those moving through their own muddy seasons. This is the story of how it all began.
Jessica’s Journey: 40 Years of Self-Discovery
Turning 40 is a milestone—and for me, it’s a celebration of authenticity, beauty, and self-discovery. In this personal reflection, I share what it means to embrace aging with pride, let go of societal pressures, and create a meaningful, alcohol-free birthday surrounded by love, connection, and the people who matter most. This story is about friendship, family, and the quiet joy of becoming more fully myself.
Embracing the Shadow: How a Meltdown Became My Path to Illumination
This isn’t just a concept — it’s my story. In this piece, I open up about the parts of myself I once avoided, and how shadow work — paired with mindfulness and self-compassion — led me toward healing and wholeness. A personal reflection on what it means to meet ourselves fully, even in the dark.
My Unexpected Positive Closure: Finding Peace in the Unfinished
Sometimes closure doesn’t come with grand gestures or perfect words. In this piece, I share a moment of unexpected healing that arrived quietly — but meaningfully. A reminder that when we tend to our own inner growth, life has a way of offering the closure we didn’t know we needed.
On Being a Student-Mother, or Simply a Woman
Motherhood and academia don’t often share the same rhythm. In this reflection, I write about the stretch and strength it took to be both a student and a mother—and how, in learning to care for my child, I also learned to care for myself. This is a story of growth, grit, and grace.
Life Lessons From My Boys
From muddy shoes to deep bedtime questions, my boys have been some of my greatest teachers. In this reflection, I share how motherhood has revealed unexpected lessons — about slowing down, softening, and growing up alongside them. These are the truths I never learned in books.
Motherhood - My Spiritual Awakening
There’s a sacred transformation that happens in motherhood — one no one prepares you for. In this piece, I reflect on the concept of spiritual matrescence: the emotional and spiritual unfolding that begins when a woman becomes a mother. It’s not just about caring for a child — it’s about being reborn, too.
My Continuation Day
What if instead of a birthday, we celebrated a Continuation Day —honoring not just life, but the lives and love that continue through us? In this reflection, I share how Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings reshaped how I hold time, death, and daily presence. A gentle meditation on living deeply and loving well.
Meditation Coaching is more than learning how to meditate — it’s a transformational process of coming home to yourself. This blog entry explores how it blends presence, healing, and empowerment through real client stories and grounded insight. If you’re curious about a coaching approach that goes deeper than advice or technique, this is for you.