Writing has become the place where I can escape, relax and play.

I retreat into myself, explore my mind, follow ideas and memories and express all the ponderings and meanderings that go on in my eternally busy brain as I write and re-write the narratives of my life from a new lens.

Imagining myself as a snow monkey soaking in the hot springs of Japan feels calming.

Even when thoughts go to difficult and uncomfortable places, I feel safe. I can go to the hard places knowing that no matter what comes, the soothing water will ease the aches and pains away.

I warmly invite you to the view from my steamy window, as I soak....and heal....”