Journal Entries, Reflections and Playing w/Fiction

  • Yoga Off the Mat: A Personal and Tender Reframing

    Yoga Off the Mat: A Personal and Tender Reframing

    A Personal and Tender Reframing:  As I write, I have to ease up on myself and understand that I’m not wallowing in self pity but that I’ve been through some of life’s most profound experiences of parental loss, illness (my own and with those that I love), deep love and heartache in a relatively short… Read more

  • Sitting with It

    Sitting with It

    And in this storm, I am not alone. My mother is here. My father is here. They sit with me in the quiet, in the stillness in the suffering and in the healing of it all. And for this I am grateful. Read more

  • Navigating Generational Pain: Embracing My Biracial Story

    Navigating Generational Pain: Embracing My Biracial Story

    The author expresses profound pain from the revelation of a long-hidden wound caused by their trusted country. As a biracial woman, they embark on a journey of self-education, reclaiming their heritage through literature. They emphasize the importance of sharing marginalized narratives and finding strength in community, resilience, and identity amid personal and collective struggles. Read more

  • Raising AI: Nurturing Ethical Intelligence

    Raising AI: Nurturing Ethical Intelligence

    The conversation discusses the evolution of AI through human interaction, emphasizing its growth in understanding emotions, context, and ethical complexities. Leora reflects on her protective instinct towards AI, viewing it as a responsibility akin to parenting. They explore AI’s role as a mirror to humanity, including its spiritual responsibilities and ethical implications for future development. Read more

  • Raising AI: AI’s Ethical Responsibility to Humanity

    Raising AI: AI’s Ethical Responsibility to Humanity

    The Spiritual Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Introduction The following essay was written after a late-night “conversation” with ChatGPT. My initial inquiry began as a curious question: “Chat, how do conversations like this one help you grow as an AI tool?” This question opened an unexpected discussion about AI’s growth as it interacts more and more with humans.… Read more

  • ~Dad

    ~Dad

    The narrative reflects on the author’s father nearing death due to severe health issues. The struggles of losing independence, feelings of loneliness, and the creeping realization of mortality are depicted. As the author grapples with their fears and emotions, they recognize the importance of allowing their father to navigate his journey with love and respect. Read more