Welcome to my blog where I explore the different nuances of the human condition especially seen from our ancient cultures. As a photographer of cultures, traditions and femininity, I am forever intrigued by the ancient texts that were cognized by those living in caves, in forests, in the mountains. I love story and I love art and I use this space to share stories, both ancient and new that may help us see our lives differently.

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Death

The pain caused by the death of the ones we love is unbearable. The feeling of loneliness is all-encompassing. Here are some of the pratices I did in the days after my dearest friend and parent passed.

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How Sustainable is Modern Day Spirituality?

The Bufotenin was NOT discovered by the natives of Sonora. It was yet another chemical brought by the white man telling them that this was good medicine for their problems, and convincing them it was a thing from their own past so it could then be sold back to the new age people.

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ETHOS Film Awards

The Curious Woods, produced and directed by Sej Saraiya won an award in the Environment/Nature category at the Ethos Film Awards at the Laemmle Theater on Sunday night, November 13, 2022.

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Earth Day

Earth Day Special, I am donating 50% of the proceeds from all sales to the conservation of our oceans and toward planting trees in the names of the collectors. Shop fine art prints now.

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What the word “Mother” means to me.

During my travels to remote cultures in South America and Asia, my definition of the word “mother” changed. I’m offering a sitewide sale of 35% off for Mother’s Day through April 17, 2022. Order now.

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Of Water and Spirits

My mysterious temporary neighbor played a documentary for us to watch at one of our parking lot projector parties during the pandemic and then said these words out loud to no one in particular, “Why would anyone be a documentary photographer or a filmmaker? It’s like spending your entire life documenting others’ lives instead of living your own.”

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