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Kristina Kenegos

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Forging a Relationship with Self When I was a child, I craved quiet places where I could be alone with my feelings. Sometimes I would go along the side of the house where camellia and pomegranate grew or down the stone steps to a small orchard under a tangerine tree in full fruit. Later in life, when I was old enough to be trusted, I would venture to a meadow and lie down in the tall grasses or climb high in a tree. Each of these places offered an essential opportunity to experience my inner being. [pullquote]Children have access to this “still small voice” in nature, preferably alone, where they can connect with their dreams and harness themselves for disappointment, which will surely come in life.[/pullquote]

Issue: On Place (May 2022)

At a Safe Distance

Even before we moved into this house, we heard the neighbors talking about the animals. Deer, of course, but also coyotes, owls, seasonal javelina, and an occasional sighting of a bobcat or mountain lion.

Issue: On Compassion (November 2024)