Focal Nomad | interchanges

Focal Nomad wrote a new post, An Answer to the Failings of Traditional Journalism, on the site Focal Nomad 11 months ago

If you’ve been following me on social media lately, you’ll notice that I stopped sharing content around January of this year. That’s nine months, of near-silence. For someone who likens themselves to be a […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Sunrise from Jersey City, on the site Focal Nomad 1 year, 4 months ago

Photos taken and words written in January 2019. Jersey City, NJ.

I didn’t think very much. I just reviewed my list from a year and 8 months ago and figured it was valid. I got to this park that is s […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Sunrise from Marina and Craig's, on the site Focal Nomad 1 year, 5 months ago

Photos taken and words written in January 2019. Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York.

Put the phone down. Put your computer away. Focusing on him won’t change the fact that he’s gone. Thinking so hard about whe […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Sunrise Through the Rochester Trees, on the site Focal Nomad 1 year, 5 months ago

Photos taken and words written in January 2019; Rochester, NY.

There was neon orange. I could tell what the sunrise would look like from another vantage, from some rich person’s home, probably. Why build o […]
Focal Nomad commented on the post, Heartbreak, Bullies and Kundalini Yoga, on the site Focal Nomad 1 year, 5 months ago

So sorry it took me so long to respond to this! For some reason it just showed up on the backend. It’s here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm5R86ZUcnU
I no longer follow RA MA because of their defense of Yogi Bhajan after dozens came forward of his horrific acts, but I won’t deny how powerful that kriya has been for me when I’ve used it.

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Focal Nomad commented on the post, Heartbreak, Bullies and Kundalini Yoga, on the site Focal Nomad 1 year, 5 months ago

So sorry it took me so long to respond! Since discovering Yoji Bhajan’s horrific acts against women and children, I have stopped watching any content from RA MA Institute, since they have defended him. I still practice, however, and am just very mindful of the teachers I select. I won’t follow anyone who defends or even references him.

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Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Sunrise off of McDonald Road, on the site Focal Nomad 1 year, 5 months ago

Photos taken + words written January 2019; Town of Onondaga, New York.

It’s negative one degree’s out.I don’t know why I thought, even the few minutes I’d be out here,I could handle this with kid gloves […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Sunrise Over Denver, on the site Focal Nomad 1 year, 5 months ago

Photos taken and poem written in November 2018. Denver, CO.

Thumping to a count of 10My heart pitters then jumpsIt’s often overwhelmingWhen I look outside in Denver.

The crisp of the air, not killing m […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, A Meditation on Gratitude, on the site Focal Nomad 1 year, 8 months ago

Thoughts while meditating on the subjects of gratitude and abundance, on Thanksgiving in 2020.

Me resonating with the energy of “The Lovers” card from the Spiral Tarot deck.

Before I get into anything about […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, A Second Eulogy for my Father, Happy Birthday Dad, on the site Focal Nomad 2 years, 9 months ago

As usual, my father did it again. Today I had been debating whether to go to an EFT Tapping workshop (“Tapping into Financial Flow”), a Halloween party at Cloak & Dagger (this goth-like members-only dance club I […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, A Eulogy for my Father, on the site Focal Nomad 2 years, 9 months ago

Hi everyone. As many of you know I’m Amanda, Terry’s daughter. Or as he might have called me, “Cakes,” or “his favorite youngest daughter.” While I have been living in California for most of the last decade […]
Focal Nomad commented on the post, Imperfect Shapes, on the site Focal Nomad 2 years, 10 months ago

So glad you found this to be helpful. We can never be perfect, so we might as well love ourselves for whom we are; and love others for who they are.

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Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Sunrise Over Grassfish at Mendocino Magic, on the site Focal Nomad 3 years ago

Photos taken and words written in July 2018. Mendocino, CA.

Gravity. Pulling my left then my right lids down. I can’t vouch for my creativity when I can’t see the lines I’m writing between. Feet out, […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, The Story of my Cat Gwen, on the site Focal Nomad 3 years, 3 months ago

When I was 20 I was entering into a major transition in my life: I was moving into my first apartment and going to be living alone. This also coincided with me deciding to go against my doctor’s orders and […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Sunrise at One Love Fest, on the site Focal Nomad 3 years, 6 months ago

Photos taken and words written in October 2017. One Love Fest, CA.
I wish I was a birdTheir mating rituals are so simpleAnd with my love songI’d know damn well whenHe was calling on another.
Love the people i […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, New York Diaries: Christmas at Home, on the site Focal Nomad 3 years, 7 months ago

Christmas Eve. This was an intense day to travel. I got stopped 4 times between checking my bag and the gate because of my hard drives and camera equipment and every time had to pack and repack to that […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Sunrise at my Audition in the LES, on the site Focal Nomad 3 years, 9 months ago

Photos taken and words written in October 2017. New York, NY.

I didn’t get picked again.He didn’t even touch my hair.Doesn’t he know that it’s virgin hair??Not picked, rejected, the idiots.Idiots! Sounds […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Self-Destructive Heat, on the site Focal Nomad 3 years, 9 months ago

Bathing myself in this heat
I let the air pressure renew me
Off of Spring Street

Those ICEE’s look delicious
Been craving a frappucino
Both make me feel old and gross

I refrain from the s […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Sunrise at Woodlawn Cemetery, on the site Focal Nomad 3 years, 10 months ago

Photos taken and words written in October 2017. Syracuse, NY.

I chickened out two mornings ago making the excuse about cloud coverage. I was really afraid of the legends that this place was haunted. Would […]
Focal Nomad wrote a new post, Imperfect Shapes, on the site Focal Nomad 3 years, 10 months ago

Don’t make decisions from your pain, love.
It may feel like you want to take the scissors
and cut up all the shapes to shreds.
It may feel like none of your circles were perfect,
like your hearts were a […]
- Focal Nomad replied 2 years, 10 months ago
  
  So glad you found this to be helpful. We can never be perfect, so we might as well love ourselves for whom we are; and love others for who they are.
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