Satya, I love this picture. You both have a light in your eyes that’s pure love. Your grandmother was a beautiful woman.
I feel the same sadness about our world. I was a sensitive child and now an older woman - still sensitive. Nature is my solace. It’s healed me. I hope you will seek to immerse yourself in
It this summer. Thank you for your beautiful work.
The imagery in your writing always inspires me to create photographic images to make visual commentary about the intangible ideas you raise. I wish there were a way to share. Thank you for stimulating my imagination.
Lovely reflection on our times and culture. How to retain compassion and connection when everywhere we turn there is division and hateful speech coming from all sides. Thank you for your deep thoughts, and reminding me that I have that Claire Douglas’ book on my shelf, and have not read it! Maybe it’s time. Oh,and thanks for sharing the adorable photo of you with your grandma!!💖
You voice perfectly how I was feeling all winter on the east coast. Dark and brooding.
Now I feel more connected to people I know and love. I am making an effort to really listen. I get that example from you on the zooms you do. I feel supported and heard when I come to them. I am astonished how we all feel connected by the end. I am going to read the book you recommend. I had never heard of it, but will get it. I learn so much from your sharing. And I love that picture of your grandmother. Talk about connection and love. Take heart.
That is all I can say. Thank you for sharing so much with us.
Gorgeous, Satya. You so beautifully articulate what many of us are feeling. When you mentioned sometime last year that you were reading (re-reading?) this book, I was called to pick it up for myself, but I never did. I feel that call again.
This in particular: "I am drawn to others who stand a bit apart from what we have made of this world, and they to me. …As we find our voices and enter deeper into the world, what we, the formerly dispossessed, share and may be able to teach, contains the Old Woman’s knowledge of interconnectedness and the flow that links everything in this universe. This voice needs to become louder in its cherishing of this planet and all that is within it."
I had a dream within the last couple of years (it was really only a snippet that I remember) where I was looking at a garden or some natural outdoor space. I could see plants and some animals. And I had this overwhelming feeling that I could see and feel with my eyes the true nature of everything, and how we are all connected. I don't think I ever wrote the dream down, because how do you articulate "seeing a feeling."
Beautiful! I resonate with this, especially the part about being serious and heavily burdened at a young age. I felt that too, like I was carrying an old soul’s weight long before I had the tools to hold it. Your line about learning to enjoy the world struck something deep in me. Nature has been such a lifeline in that process. When everything feels heavy, the quiet presence of trees in the forest near my home grounds me and gives me hope too. Their roots, their unseen networks—they remind me of Suzanne Simard’s writing about hub trees—majestic old beings that, pass wisdom to their kin. They communicate, protect, and teach future generations how to survive in storm seasons and flourish. The Old Women (I call Pink Zones women :) are like those trees, deeply rooted, offering strength, knowledge, and quiet leadership through all the tumult. That photo of you with your grandmother is stunning. It feels like you’ve traded places with her in a way—you becoming the hub tree. The one holding space now. Thank you for sharing all of this so honestly. That line—“learn how to fall in love with the world again”—feels like both an ache and an invitation. I needed it, too.
What a beautiful picture of you and your grandmother, Satya. The love you share is palpable :-) Your post is potent, between reference to The Old Woman's Daughter book (which I have and look forward to reading) and the vital reminder that all on the planet is interconnected. I believe that we are each a thread in the grand design. With this, our thoughts, words, and deeds resonate throughout. I like to visualize this as a vibratory wave of love and healing in support of 'life'. This isn't an original thought and almost sounds 'too nice' for our current circumstances; however, this is a fundamental truth (for me) which gets me through the day alongside the actions I take/choices I make to show up and make a difference. You, your work, and the space you create for us to share our views are at the center of it all.
Satya, I love this picture. You both have a light in your eyes that’s pure love. Your grandmother was a beautiful woman.
I feel the same sadness about our world. I was a sensitive child and now an older woman - still sensitive. Nature is my solace. It’s healed me. I hope you will seek to immerse yourself in
It this summer. Thank you for your beautiful work.
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The imagery in your writing always inspires me to create photographic images to make visual commentary about the intangible ideas you raise. I wish there were a way to share. Thank you for stimulating my imagination.
Lovely reflection on our times and culture. How to retain compassion and connection when everywhere we turn there is division and hateful speech coming from all sides. Thank you for your deep thoughts, and reminding me that I have that Claire Douglas’ book on my shelf, and have not read it! Maybe it’s time. Oh,and thanks for sharing the adorable photo of you with your grandma!!💖
Your posts always leave me feeling somehow stronger and calmer Satya. Thank you 🙏
Feeling the deep wisdom here — thank you for this inspiring, beautifully written piece.
Dear Satya,
You voice perfectly how I was feeling all winter on the east coast. Dark and brooding.
Now I feel more connected to people I know and love. I am making an effort to really listen. I get that example from you on the zooms you do. I feel supported and heard when I come to them. I am astonished how we all feel connected by the end. I am going to read the book you recommend. I had never heard of it, but will get it. I learn so much from your sharing. And I love that picture of your grandmother. Talk about connection and love. Take heart.
That is all I can say. Thank you for sharing so much with us.
Gorgeous, Satya. You so beautifully articulate what many of us are feeling. When you mentioned sometime last year that you were reading (re-reading?) this book, I was called to pick it up for myself, but I never did. I feel that call again.
This in particular: "I am drawn to others who stand a bit apart from what we have made of this world, and they to me. …As we find our voices and enter deeper into the world, what we, the formerly dispossessed, share and may be able to teach, contains the Old Woman’s knowledge of interconnectedness and the flow that links everything in this universe. This voice needs to become louder in its cherishing of this planet and all that is within it."
I had a dream within the last couple of years (it was really only a snippet that I remember) where I was looking at a garden or some natural outdoor space. I could see plants and some animals. And I had this overwhelming feeling that I could see and feel with my eyes the true nature of everything, and how we are all connected. I don't think I ever wrote the dream down, because how do you articulate "seeing a feeling."
Thank you all.
Beautiful, Robyn ❤️
Beautiful! I resonate with this, especially the part about being serious and heavily burdened at a young age. I felt that too, like I was carrying an old soul’s weight long before I had the tools to hold it. Your line about learning to enjoy the world struck something deep in me. Nature has been such a lifeline in that process. When everything feels heavy, the quiet presence of trees in the forest near my home grounds me and gives me hope too. Their roots, their unseen networks—they remind me of Suzanne Simard’s writing about hub trees—majestic old beings that, pass wisdom to their kin. They communicate, protect, and teach future generations how to survive in storm seasons and flourish. The Old Women (I call Pink Zones women :) are like those trees, deeply rooted, offering strength, knowledge, and quiet leadership through all the tumult. That photo of you with your grandmother is stunning. It feels like you’ve traded places with her in a way—you becoming the hub tree. The one holding space now. Thank you for sharing all of this so honestly. That line—“learn how to fall in love with the world again”—feels like both an ache and an invitation. I needed it, too.
I love this piece so hopeful and relatable. And Figueredo! That’s my cousin’s last name. Is she Portuguese too?
She was Costa Rican, but with Portuguese/Spanish roots. Who knows!
Great writing & quotes you have chosen Satya, that deeply resonates.
Gorgeous picture of you and your Grandmother, both glowing with love.
I am going to look up the book, thank you 🙏
Beautiful, sweet photo!
Beautiful and so needed, thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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What a beautiful picture of you and your grandmother, Satya. The love you share is palpable :-) Your post is potent, between reference to The Old Woman's Daughter book (which I have and look forward to reading) and the vital reminder that all on the planet is interconnected. I believe that we are each a thread in the grand design. With this, our thoughts, words, and deeds resonate throughout. I like to visualize this as a vibratory wave of love and healing in support of 'life'. This isn't an original thought and almost sounds 'too nice' for our current circumstances; however, this is a fundamental truth (for me) which gets me through the day alongside the actions I take/choices I make to show up and make a difference. You, your work, and the space you create for us to share our views are at the center of it all.
Thank you, Leyza. That means so much.