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/ HARD AND SOFT TRUTHS / Stories told in person cr

/ HARD AND SOFT TRUTHS / Stories told in person create special moments that connect us. When someone speaks and others listen, we build a little community that fights loneliness. This sharing of words face-to-face is an ancient tradition that helps us feel less alone in our own thoughts.— Inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin

Right now, I am experiencing both sides of what Le Guin describes - the silence of inner solitude and the hunger for genuine connection. During my transition journey, I might feel like I’m in a crowd yet completely alone, caught between needing space to discover myself and craving authentic understanding from others.

Like a storyteller without an audience, or a listener without a story that speaks to personal experience, I am searching for my kindreds in a world where I can be fully present and fully seen.

Does anyone relate?

This tension is natural. A need for solitude that honors the personal nature of journey, giving you room to hear your own voice clearly. Yet your desire for connection acknowledges that transformation is also communal - we understand ourselves better when reflected in others’ understanding.

Perhaps what we are seeking isn’t just any connection, but those rare, fragile moments of communion where your authentic self can be shared and witnessed without translation or compromise.

xo, taraocity

When a cookbook whispers in my ear-it’s time to

When a cookbook whispers in my ear-it’s time to travel. 🧭 🧳

Sipping on serenity—green tea with a touch of bl

Sipping on serenity—green tea with a touch of black turmeric for balance and warmth.

Happy 12th birthday to my wing gal and best friend

Happy 12th birthday to my wing gal and best friend! 🐾❤️ They say, “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” Dita has been my shadow, my confidante, and my endless source of joy for 12 beautiful years. Here’s to more tail wags, belly rubs, and adventures together. Love you forever, my little long-haired muse.

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We take Ramyun very seriously, don’t you? Weeke

We take Ramyun very seriously, don’t you?

Weekend road adventures back in the ‘vertible to check out the newest foodie spot in NOVA…a ramyun bar!

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Lavender whispers serenity to the soul. ~anonymous

Lavender whispers serenity to the soul. ~anonymous

Distilling season has arrived.

This year’s batch is named…Sweet Surrender.

The beauty of sweet surrender lies in the profound peace and liberation that comes from letting go of control and trusting in a higher purpose or outcome. It involves accepting things as they are, without resistance or attachment to specific outcomes. Sweet surrender allows one to release stress, anxiety, and the need to constantly manage or manipulate situations, fostering a sense of inner calm and contentment. It opens the door to new possibilities, connections, and a deeper connection with oneself and others. Ultimately, it is about finding freedom in relinquishing the need to always be in charge and embracing the flow of life with grace and humility.

xo, taraocity @museskinandbeauty

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