Author Archives: Xiaoyu Zheng

Afternoon Walk

By | May 13, 2020

I took myself out for a walk The sun was at an inviting angle The lake calling me for a swim A splash of silky clouds caught my eye The mixture of blue and white whispered romance It was a perfect moment to treasure I closed my eyes and took a deep breath I saw… Read More »

Buying Stuff

By | April 20, 2020

I want to read more, so I need a comfortable reading chair. Surely, I will read more after I have the right chair. I spent two hours browsing the web for a chair that will make me read more. That’s two hours I could have spent reading. The results we want rarely lie in things.… Read More »

Body Magic

By | March 28, 2020

Hi fellow human, how are you feeling? It is 19 minutes past midnight here. I have a cup of tea cooling right next to me. It is the end of week 2 into the Covid-19 pandemic. I have been inside for what felt like months. My body is tired. My mind quiet. My spirit numb.… Read More »

Previous Life

By | March 26, 2020

In my previous life, I was a caretaker. Maternal to the bones, soft like spring water. I braided hair, fixed meals and healed wounds. I fed babies with my breasts. I quietly and skillfully ran the household. I was deeply loved by my family. I had a tasteful small garden. It was my eden. In… Read More »

Week 2 into Pandemic

By | March 23, 2020

I am sitting in my quiet apartment, watching the world on pause. Like everyone else, I feel scared and unsure about what is going to happen. Occasionally, I hear buses run through my street. It is quiet, retreat quiet. I have a headache today. I am hoping it will go away later in the afternoon.… Read More »

Depression Toolkit

By | March 7, 2020

Let’s talk about it! I live with my depression and accept that I need to work a bit harder to feel like myself. Maybe you have depression too. It is okay. There are millions of people walking along with us. With the right professional help and proactive self care, we are capable of building a… Read More »