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Isabel Alvear

When I was attending university in the mid 90’s, I was introduced to rock ‘n roll, weed, and Buddhism, somewhat simultaneously. A Mexican friend of mine, who loved going by his anglicized name, George, shoved David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Prince and Queen into my consciousness. He was appalled that my Ecuadorian-Canadian upbringing had left me ignorant of an entire genre, and made fun of me about it until I was shamed into buying a bunch CD’s at Tower Records. George, along with t

My Artist’s Prayer Practice Open-heartedness It is “The Way” When you feel stuck– Feel the Fear And do it anyway. Practice meditation Let your mind rest Bring your soul forward Breathing is best. Trust your spirit Help it grow, Help it love, Help it sing, Notice all it brings. Surround yourself with Love, Peace and Joy For Happiness is All betwixt Alpha and Omega: Love breaks down walls Heals old wounds Reveals synchronicities; Uncovers creativities. –Namaste #spirituality #c

Image taken from voiceofthepersecuted.wordpress What is the “silent treatment”? For me, it was a powerful weapon my father used on my brother, my step-mother, myself and family members. A way to control or manipulate us whenever he disapproved of something we did that went against his wishes, against his correct way of living and thinking. It was to force us to face whatever horrible affrontery to his moral standards. Often times, the “silent treatment” was doled out without

It’s a very New York experience to live in religious and ethnic diversity. If you choose to, you can truly live in the middle of a worldwide cultural mecca. Such is the slice of Harlem in which I live. My neighbours are a hodge-podge of long-term residents of Harlem’s African American community, white and black Millenials, first generation Hispanic Americans, Asians, Jews and African Muslims. It’s very cool. Sometimes, very challenging. I’ve watched the children of my downsta