A new voice for an old wound: Why English feels like home

I’m surrounded by people who speak Romanian, my native language. This should be familiar and easy, but it’s not. It feels weird and uncomfortable. I feel like I’m from a different planet. I hear the words coming out of their mouths, but I can’t register them fully. I can’t keep up with the ideas that…

Not all birds want to fly

From “Not all birds want to fly & other short stories” ”… What if I help you fly?’ I say without even realising it. But I don’t regret it; it’s a crazy thought, but it somehow feels right. The bird looks at me in disbelief, ‘That’s very kind of you, thank you. But how can…

Hurt people are like roses

From “Not all birds want to fly & other short stories” ‘… Hurt people have thorns to protect themselves, too.’ ‘I don’t see any thorns on them.’ ‘You can’t see them; they’re on the inside. But you can feel them when someone gets too close or holds them the wrong way… That’s when they sting.’

Why I love yoga

I believe that my human journey deepened when I started doing yoga. Therefore, I would like to share click number 1, which had one of the biggest impacts, not just on my body but also on my mind and Soul, in the past seven years: Yoga with Adriene. I started yoga because I had numbing…

Is life with ADHD traits a journey of self- acceptance?

A personal and transpersonal view of ADHD Imagine being born in an environment or culture where your differences were not just embraced but also celebrated. How do you think your life would be right now? Do you think your ADHD traits would still be a hindrance? Do you think they would define who you are…