Kayce Stevens Hughlett's Blog, page 8

Anxious B's Careen Down Eternity: #whyiwrite

I am a writer. It’s who I am and what I be. However, it’s not always what I do. Sometimes writing looks a lot like cleaning out closets, strolling around my neighborhood, or perusing photos I’ve taken. What stops you from moving forward in your life? Are you careening toward freedom or stuck in your own tracks?

Enriched by Diversity: Unpacking India & Nepal (3)

Our lives are enriched by diversity, not isolation… These are words I shared with a friend earlier today as she looked at a handful of photos from my recent trip to India. I can’t get India and Nepal out of my mind. I see the multitude of faces I encountered, hear the sounds of morning call to prayer and honking horns, and smell the aromas of sweet incense and fresh cow dung.

I ponder the current fear mongering and terrorist tactics in the world that threaten our free way of life.

Arriving & Returning: Unpacking India & Nepal (2)

It's good to be home and it feels strange. So quiet. No dogs barking or horns honking. Only the sound of Aslan purring and the occasional pouring rain on our metal roof. I feel the pull to watch Hulu or Netflix. I could easily get lost in there while my mind begs to grasp where I've been, where I'm going, and what do I do with it all?

Stepping into the Mess: Unpacking India & Nepal

Ten days ago, I returned from a life-changing photo tour to India and Nepal. I’ve been “unpacking” in my journals and wondering where this story begins … or ends. Ha! I’m coming to understand there is no such thing.

On springtime, failure, & saying I'm sorry

Here it is again. Nope, not springtime. Yes, springtime has arrived on the calendar, but I'm talking about a niggling need to let something go.

Writing as Asana: I get to be Me

What does it take to be yourself in this world? What is your courageous act? What does it mean for you to be you? On this day, my courageous act is to sit and write in the midst of an active yoga class.

Community: Live it!!

I’ve joined and left more communities than I can count, having outgrown some, gotten fed up with a few, simply drifted away from others. Still, there is a powerful draw for me to step more fully into new communities where I can flourish.

I Choose Humanity. Will You?

There are days when I step out of my comfort zone to say enough is enough. Today is one of those days. Perhaps my voice will resonate… or frustrate… or ignite something beautiful inside our world that is suffering. Today, I’m opening up a corner of my heart and allowing you to peek inside my private journal from January 29, 2017

Yuletide in Bali

Excerpt #2 from 2016 Self-Crafted Writing Retreat in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Balinese Story: Wayan Brings Offerings. The Universe Offers Up Magic.

Excerpt from 2016 Self-Crafted Writing Retreat in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia