Paradise (re)Discovered

Welcome notes, reflections, and living into what calls you.

Día de las Madres still life: bougainvillea in a terracotta pot, a Mexican ceramic coffee mug, a woven serape, and a leather journal on a stone ledge at sunset, with a colonial church featuring twin bell towers and a dome rising over rooftops, mountains in the distance, and olive branches framing the upper right.

What a fixed date asks of us

May 9, 2026 No Comments

What a fixed date asks of us On Día de las Madres, two Sundays sharing a calendar, and the first place we ever lived Two ...

Staying Present When the World Shakes

February 22, 2026 No Comments

There is a particular quality to a Sunday morning in Querétaro that I have come to love. The streets carry the unhurried sounds of families ...

A serene Día de Muertos altar glowing with candles and marigolds, reflecting themes of remembrance and authenticity from Paradise (re)Discovered.

Paradise (re)Discovered on Día de Muertos: Remembering Who We Are

November 2, 2025 No Comments

Honoring Día de Muertos through remembrance and authenticity, guided by our ancestors’ wisdom and the courage to live true in a world that often resists ...

Sunrise over a quiet landscape with a single tree silhouetted against an orange and gold sky, featuring the quote “The machinery of the soul never stops.” — Dr. Mark A. Arcuri.

When the Lights Come Up: Holding the Flame of Authenticity in Challenging Times

October 5, 2025 No Comments

When the Lights Come Up: Holding the Flame of Authenticity in Challenging Times Even when the world falters, the soul keeps moving forward. Every act ...

San Juanito vineyard on a sunny day with a rustic metal sign in the foreground and distant mountains in the background. White text on the image reads 'Celebrating a Birthday, Rediscovering Paradise.

Celebrating a Birthday, Rediscovering Paradise

July 20, 2025 No Comments

Paradise isn’t out there or someday. It’s right here, right now, in the simple joy of showing up as ourselves.

Digital illustration of a tropical beach at sunset with lush vegetation, ocean waves, and a mountain in the background, representing the theme of authenticity and rediscovery in Paradise (re)Discovered.

Welcome to Paradise (re)Discovered

July 6, 2025 No Comments

The Blog Welcome to Paradise (re)Discovered Awakening, Descent, and Return This is the official blog for Paradise (re)Discovered: Awakening, Descent, and Return, a journey into ...