Chapter 4 1 · Dawn Stillness The dawn light filtered through bamboo slats, laying slender shadows across Lyra’s sleeping mat. She rose quietly, leaving behind the soft breath [Read More]
Where Clay Divides, Where Clay Joins – Chapter 4: The Breath Inside the Vessel
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Where Clay Divides, Where Clay Joins – Chapter 1: The Secret Shape
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Shaping the Space Between: Clay, Spirit, and Belonging
An Ancient Southeast Asia Setting Imagine the cusp of the Iron Age, around 600 BCE. Breathe in the pre-dawn air, thick with moisture, woodsmoke, and the deep green [Read More]
Allowing Life’s Absurdities: The Cosmic Laughter, Hidden Divinity, and Manifestation
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The Lost Ecstasy: Reconnecting with Our Inner Dionysus
“…Well-fed, fruitful, increasing joyful bounty, Bursting from the earth, god of the wine-press, mighty, With changing form, a cure for men’s pain, holy bloom, A pain-hating joy for [Read More]
True Freedom vs Issues with Authority and Resistance
Introduction This post will explore the complex interplay between freedom, authority, and resistance. I will share my personal journey as well as philosophical insights. My hope is that [Read More]