interchanges.io | Focal Nomad | Activity https://interchanges.io/members/amanda/activity/ Activity feed for Focal Nomad. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:01:51 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a33096d42e442255724d800500fc5526 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=1197 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:33:08 +0000 Sunrise at Burning Man, Black Rock City, in 2019 Photos taken and words written on September 2, 2019 in Black Rock City, NV on the last day of Burning Man.Sunrise in the sky,I’m hermitting because I’m fre […]

]]> d654a5cf479a349aba62e56278121daa Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=1185 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:57:04 +0000 Sunrise at Fern's Apt in Williamsburg Photos taken and words written on September 29, 2019 inside my friend Fern’s apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. How different this sunrise is from […]

]]> bb346ec029dd60c027901dcaefc8b7e7 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=1169 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:12:56 +0000 Sunrise at the Cortexx Party Photos taken (on my iPhone 6) and words written on July 7, 2019 in downtown Los Angeles, CA. This was at and coming home from the “Cortexx” party. A […]

]]> 97df65825fbc664e5e1a3b3fc029598e Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=1132 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:09:18 +0000 Sunrise from a Bushwick Boat Photos taken (on my iPhone 6) and words written on January 1, 2019 on the Schamonchi boat on Newtown Creek in Brooklyn, NY. I come from a crew of big […]

]]> d10ec6e42c60244509b1aa7b31852af6 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=1120 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:54:04 +0000 An Answer to the Failings of Traditional JournalismIf 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 […]

]]> d2066ca8253ffa2dbc938dd7f288fd86 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=1093 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:32:05 +0000 Sunrise from Jersey City 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 f […]

]]> 6d15f51a519e387273f92587714fafe5 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=1019 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:23:27 +0000 Sunrise from Marina and Craig's 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 c […]

]]> f0d33a857220c8e39f984717990a2485 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=953 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:45:24 +0000 Sunrise Through the Rochester Trees 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 […]

]]> 2be6ae0f4e0aed8acba292abd763cacd Focal Nomad posted a new activity comment https://interchanges.io/activity/p/774/#acomment-776 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:15:19 +0000 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.

In reply to - Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad Heartbreak, Bullies and Kundalini Yoga Last April I was going through one of the most challenging times of my life. I had been dating this guy for a few months […] ]]> 51d09fae0acd2c324c688155d3c32991 Focal Nomad posted a new activity comment https://interchanges.io/activity/p/774/#acomment-775 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:13:35 +0000 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.

In reply to - Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad Heartbreak, Bullies and Kundalini Yoga Last April I was going through one of the most challenging times of my life. I had been dating this guy for a few months […] ]]> 778a5b70e90eaabdd24c5a99ccee6b41 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=918 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:11:01 +0000 Sunrise off of McDonald Road Photos taken and 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 minut […]

]]> f876ddbfece681c3a3668da267885a50 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=903 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:18:01 +0000 Sunrise Over Denver 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 o […]

]]> 392667d05055087f71ad3a5586d0352a Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=880 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:49:04 +0000 A Meditation on Gratitude Thoughts while meditating on the subjects of gratitude and abundance, on Thanksgiving in 2020. Me resonating with the energy of “The Lovers” card from […]

]]> 86b62e3f4b8485be8d323096df44b8bb Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=798 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:26:41 +0000 A Second Eulogy for my Father, Happy Birthday Dad 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 […]

]]> 0dd13d203d627d816e34cf11205503a7 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=787 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 02:04:28 +0000 A Eulogy for my Father 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 hav […]

]]> eb91c3cd50daba9eb85e54e5f2297f4f Focal Nomad posted a new activity comment https://interchanges.io/activity/p/679/#acomment-746 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 21:35:44 +0000 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.

In reply to - Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad Imperfect Shapes 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 l […] ]]> 990087b0fb5e794e4e867dfa824df9fb Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=758 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 22:22:48 +0000 Sunrise Over Grassfish at Mendocino Magic 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 c […]

]]> 36d95d9479b9a47a46961707d2441eb0 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=742 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:00:16 +0000 The Story of my Cat Gwen 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 […]

]]> 0c155cd19dc8b600e3981ea97c8f69a1 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=673 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 01:18:00 +0000 Sunrise at One Love Fest 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 d […]

]]> bee895bcbf9c35e02be5b97049ba79bd Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=653 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:38:54 +0000 New York Diaries: Christmas at Home 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 […]

]]> 24ed487adbd48360a5ba50f50c9c7ddb Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=624 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:16:27 +0000 Sunrise at my Audition in the LES 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 […]

]]> b03d78721773736a5430dffc9363d3ad Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=619 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 23:24:09 +0000 Self-Destructive Heat 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 m […]

]]> b3a10c274d0bfebfa53d6eaa88cce5f8 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=598 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 22:52:54 +0000 Sunrise at Woodlawn Cemetery 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 […]

]]> 6cf516eb75b85ce943b9d0585dd14725 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=587 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 02:43:58 +0000 Imperfect Shapes 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 y […]

]]> 3cee20e7f446177d316f54132fbaf39a Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=580 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:10:54 +0000 A City of Shifty Eyes Where do I start I’ve been afraid to write For what I might uncover From my time under another I wonder if it will ever get better Than it was with y […]

]]> 6b23ee94b9b18d3e54395d91dc75ce8f Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=574 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 01:38:09 +0000 Spring on the Horizon Spring is coming I see it on the horizon As the sun goes down as late As 7 o’clock I embrace the later darkness The illumination of the sun Of g […]

]]> 8b6a4a06bdf7d52894c741e92f395f27 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=562 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 23:53:02 +0000 Heartbreak, Bullies and Kundalini Yoga Last April I was going through one of the most challenging times of my life. I had been dating this guy for a few months and it started out great: him […]

]]> b1f33e97539e872817f2ca334b587d76 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=547 Sat, 09 Dec 2017 07:06:14 +0000 Sunrise from Flight 24 Photos taken (on my iPhone) and words written in October 2017. LAX to SYR. I thought we weren’t going to see it.I was sure the light would hit the p […]

]]> db27658cd2de88e724c35e60a744292f Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=533 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 05:32:00 +0000 Sunrise from the Amtrak Starlight Line Photos taken (on my iPhone) and words written in August 2017. Portland to Los Angeles. I didn’t want to wake herThis stranger, I cared enoughTo let h […]

]]> 1d7cc37ea160a96f5cd1932416681ae2 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=504 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 07:41:13 +0000 Sunrise at Pittock Mansion, Portland Photos taken and words written in August 2017. Portland, OR. Maybe mint can wake me up. The most asleep thing I ever did was check in on him instead of […]

]]> 16c551387453476f9e8fc3694632429a Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=457 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:31:06 +0000 Sunrise over Oregon Eclipse Festival Photos taken and words written in August 2017. Oregon Eclipse Festival, OR. The music whistled above the soft bass as I watched the flies bounce above the […]

]]> a993f94dab8d53f7d1d37e20b21ca25b Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=433 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 01:10:46 +0000 Sunrise over Lightning in a Bottle Photos taken and words written in May 2017. Lightning in a Bottle, CA. Maybe it’s not So responsible to Write right now. I guess this is what Happens when you Stay up and you don’t Wake up.

]]> 1c66de2be300f4d4b36b15c30f2089e7 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=416 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 21:13:03 +0000 Sunrise Over the 175 Photos taken and words written in May 2017. Town of Onondaga, NY. Some might call my choices foolish Reckless, even. Stupid, when will She ever learn to […]

]]> 1c8977e6716d05fc1d89b97c08f18aee Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=395 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 02:40:08 +0000 Sunrise at El Capitan, Yosemite Photos taken and words written in May 2017. Yosemite National Park, CA. Trying to remember The tranquility of the Dead pine crunching Beneath my feet As I […]

]]> 965bea786d0c45c3bb19cfd9c2666b2f Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=381 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 03:23:43 +0000 Sunrise from my Roof Photos taken and words written in April 2017. Los Angeles, CA. Is this really where it starts? Readiness is a choice. If we are our actions, I have to […]

]]> af71b9ea59f68e971b49c39c0831e27c Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=327 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 09:09:22 +0000 Love Comes in the Derpiest Dogs Since our friendship began last fall, my friend Tyler has been raging about Corgi Beach Day. “They’re just so derpy!” Tyler would say of the awkwardly adora […]

]]> a742ecc908269b59cca9e742818b64d0 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=323 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 06:41:42 +0000 Shot for No Fear of Missing Out at Desert Hearts Three Year Anniversary

On the full moon
I lit your face on fire
And it is so
I let you go
And it is so
I let you go

But now I’m
right back where
I s […]

]]> 861cef6954d5051e3d6a27ddc07dd381 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=316 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:38:02 +0000 Inches Away It won’t mean anything by the time we’ve pulled ourselves out of this hole but for the time being I ask that you come into my mind so I can see your […]

]]> 367328b576b61e31a1460a50f95db6c9 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=283 Wed, 17 May 2017 21:37:27 +0000 Sunrise at Bridgewater Photos taken and words written in April 2017. Killington, VT. Attempting to write this on the train before I pass out. Wish I didn’t feel the need to p […]

]]> 6aba7f5682774f21a015ad44d1a65feb Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=276 Sun, 07 May 2017 03:35:27 +0000 Today class got a little creative
I was expecting 90 minutes of holding
Poses working against my ego to force
Me into focus of the moment
Next thing I know I’m back at a
12-step meeting, but only a […]

]]> 24359efe01ea68403e0243caf11b678a Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=270 Sat, 06 May 2017 02:44:32 +0000 Sunrise from the Couch Photos taken and words written in April 2017. Killington, VT. Frozen on this couch, I Had to look. I had a feeling You were that sneaky and I Needed to see […]

]]> fee2cb2401ada3bf99167761008d3d97 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=253 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:28:21 +0000 Sunrise at Roosevelt Island Photos taken and words written in April 2017. New York, NY. Wipe off the tears. Look ahead What you see in front of you is beautiful Behind you, a baseball […]

]]> 93e1cffa742922180e0fcccb1fb1a09b Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=239 Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:14:55 +0000 Photos taken and words written April 2017. Desert Hearts, CA.

I’ve been standing on the outsideEvery twisting arm structureEven the cuddle piles,I chose the couchesUnderneath the starsAway from the […]

]]> 24d3a161cb81e662091dfdb16a7c3cd4 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=228 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:49:46 +0000 Last night, around 9pm I told someone I was leaving my devices at home and going out for a few hours. I liked the way it sounded. I wanted to do that. But the truth is, I was so emotionally drained that all I […]

]]> 1b0680df307918c10afb5e6e9976d421 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=222 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:46:35 +0000 Sunrise from Griffith Observetory Photos taken and words written in March 2017. Los Angeles, CA. First sunrise. Feels like the end of a vampire phase: No more last sunsets, only […]

]]> 41ba85f91eba282a7542cca9de4ae667 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=172 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:44:34 +0000 Your Comprehensive Desert Hearts Packing List! Desert Hearts Fall 2015 It was around 2am at Symbiosis, I was not sober and it was time to make a pee break. As usual for a festival by this time, the […]

]]> da4add30b82c33462624238f974d8813 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=177 Fri, 24 Mar 2017 23:01:44 +0000 Festival season is coming…This post reminded me why I love festivals so much. I was starting to feel out of touch with the experience. I’ve been so focused on paying bills, my […]

]]> cd3c6df91fc6484164666503fffdef88 Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=165 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:34:18 +0000 Branded for Life as a Desert Heart Recap of Desert Hearts’ three-year anniversary! 100 hours straight of house, techno and oh so much love. From the perspective of a first-timer for No Fear of Missing Out.

]]> ee2a111e65a4ac407bbbc617dec54a6d Focal Nomad wrote a new post on the site Focal Nomad https://focalnomad.com/?p=113 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 06:53:58 +0000 Bent Interesting how a song, a note On a chord can strike me in a Way that in the middle of getting Things done I’m right back to this Place of p […]

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