A beautiful tree stands in front of a building. For some people, it goes unnoticed. To others, they pause, take in the vibrant colors of the autumn leaves, the earthy scent, its strength, and savor the moment. The tree is neutral. It does not desperately try to get our attention, yet it appreciates being seen. The tree is quietly content when we are able to receive what it has to offer— peace, healing, shelter, or whatever we need. It does not need a photo opp or publicity. I

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant celebration that takes place on November 1st and 2nd. This Mexican holiday honors our departed loved ones, inviting their spirits back to visit in a festive atmosphere. Rich with tradition, it's a feast for the eyes with elaborate altars, bright marigolds, La Catrina parade, lively dances, and special sweets. As a medium with a strong connection to Mexico, I love the uplifting energy and the joyful togetherness this festiva

When I visited Koyasan last month, I signed up for a cemetery tour at Okunoin. As a medium, I was curious if I would sense spirits or...

My mom decided to wear green this year. In July, I participated in the annual Obon (お盆) Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Alameda,...

Down in the Sea of Angels by Bay Area author Khan Wong is a book that I’m currently reading. It has a hipster George Orwell '1984'-ish...

I was recently in Taiwan for my cousin’s wedding. One of the highlights was when a butterfly landed on the flower girl’s hand (my cousin’s niece) and stayed for awhile. We were in awe of this beautiful moment, but then a family member started to shout excitedly. He remarked that the pattern on the butterfly's wings matched the pattern on my late grandma’s clothes from a photo that my cousin was holding earlier! My cousin’s siblings called out, “Grandma’s here! Grandma’s here!

My mom at the park we often visited. Soon after my mom passed away (about 2 years ago), her spirit visited me in warm, reassuring ways—...

Beautiful sunset at Ballena Bay, Alameda, CA Opening up my own office has been quite the journey the past several weeks. Having 100%...

Ballena Bay, Alameda, CA. 2024 is coming to a close. What has come to completion? What plans do you have for the next year? It’s not...

As a psychic medium, a common question people ask in their reading is, “Am I on the right track?” They may feel that they are too much in...

My flight from Buffalo, New York was at 7:40 am. The boarding gate was due to close at 7:10 am. I worked out the math in my head. It...

The buzz of the Summer Olympics inspired me to join my neighborhood swim center and do some laps in the pool. Nothing crazy— just 20 minutes every other day, but enough to boost my energy and experience the camaraderie of fellow swimmers in the adjacent lanes. It's been a delightful reminder that I truly love being in water. It is my bliss. The low and heavy energy that had been weighing me down for weeks has finally sloughed off! In other news, I started a Mediumship Develop

Happy summer! It’s been a busy while since I last wrote— a trip to my homelands of Japan and Taiwan; moving to a new place (still in...

I was in a department store this morning and overheard the cashier say to the security guard, “Well, I hope you feel better soon.” The security guard replied, “Honestly, I think I just need a cup of coffee. I thought there would be coffee in the staff break room, but there’s nothing.”  I sure know how that feels. A long day ahead of me and NO COFFEE?? That’s a major bummer.   I forgot about this conversation and left the store. As I walked back to my car, I passed a coffee sh

What a year! We made it! With 2023 coming to a close, it’s a wonderful time to reflect and review the year. What are you grateful for? What were your lessons? For me, it was strength and joy. The strength to move through challenges that I faced, and humbly realize that no person, situation, pattern, or experience has power over me. Sometimes I really had to sit quietly and ask myself, “Am I the one letting this have power over me? Or, am I able to understand that this actuall

We spend our lives toggling between trying to feel, and the other times trying not to feel. We can feel an experience, then want more of that feeling. When we have reached the peak of this feeling, we are meant to let go. When we try to hold onto this feeling, it turns into an attachment. The absence of this feeling can produce anxiety and nervousness— our self anticipating the next time we can have this feeling. An imbalance happens in relation with this feeling. We may alr

You may have heard the saying, “A lesson will keep repeating itself until it is learned.” In his book Waking the Tiger , Peter Levine presents this as the self having a desire to learn and another chance to renegotiate trauma. When we find ourselves in the same unwanted situation over and over, it is not “bad luck,” a coincidence, or solely placing the blame outward. It’s an opportunity to change how we relate to the previous or original problematic experience. Levine explain

Being ‘seen’ is a universal need, whether you are a child, adult, or even the Dead. When the unseen become seen, a huge shift happens....

Celebrating my birthday last month was a wonderful reflection on the lessons and growth I’ve had over the past year. In May 2022, I...

Sometimes the world feels like a big supermarket, every moment vying for your attention. Is it a temptation, distraction, attachment? Is it there to simply provoke an emotion? Or perhaps it’s a little guidance, an earnest connection, a higher lesson. What if it was only an energy— disguised in a person, a situation, a headline, an object? To see how you relate and respond. To reveal information about your own self. The choice and a discernment to engage or disengage. To progr