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Mat Magic & Witchy Wanderings


Summer has come and gone...
And I have some things to share My Dear Rise Family, It has been 108 days since I left Las Cruces, putting my life on pause while I went...
Sep 7, 2023


Foreigner
My first several days in Mysore have forced me to pause and think of the labels I wear and the ones I have had to shed in order to step...
Sep 5, 2023


Time Warp
I’m quite used to bending time and experiencing what feels like weeks in the matter of days. But my time in Bali surprised even myself....
Aug 28, 2023


The Lessons of "Stop There" in Bali
There’s this weird thing about yoga. On the surface (and especially on social media) it looks like it’s just about these poses. And it...
Aug 27, 2023


600 Days Sober
I woke up this morning in Bali (surprise!) to celebrate my 600th day sober. Quitting drinking continues to be the greatest journey of my...
Aug 24, 2023


Gina (to live)
Last month, I learned that Gina (jeena; जीना) means “to live” in Hindi. I’ve always been fond of my name, but never really found a...
Jul 15, 2023
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