Mud & Lotus Stories
These stories are reflections on the challenges, questions, and turning points that shape who we become. Through real-life experiences and honest storytelling, they explore the growth that often emerges from life's most difficult moments.
The Tug of War in My Head
“I woke up that Thursday morning, replaying the conversation in my head again.
I hadn’t even seen my boss all week and yet I had told her already in 5 different ways about my need for time off…”
A Little Water, A Little Grace
“I questioned my shortcomings as the days went on. Why didn’t I just water it? Why am I just watching it die? And I would just watch. It felt like a monumental effort to put some water in a container, open the door, pour it onto the plant, and put the container away…”
The Flower I Forgot
"As I studied the now-wilted flower, I realized I could see myself in it. What was once open and beautiful had become closed and withdrawn."
The Thank You I Couldn’t Say
“I didn’t have a great view of myself and couldn’t see how others would…”
Listening to My Body
In 2013/2014, I was nearing the end of my graduate program. had a paid job, an internship and attended classes weekly. I had long commutes for all of this. Suddenly, one day I was so dizzy I could hardly drive…