Magical Realism
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A Massage For Your Scalp
Conversations with Virgin Mary Everything I plan refuses to end as planned. I have been sending applications to every open call where I believe my work belongs, and the results have been the same: rejection. I have grown so accustomed to rejection letters that they no longer surprise me. I don’t ask why anymore. I…
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Algebra and Brussels Sprouts
Conversations with Virgin Mary I showed up at Jorge’s on a Saturday morning. The sun was out and the snow was starting to melt. Virgo was on the porch again, stretched in a warm spot like she had been waiting for the weather to change. Seeing her there felt like a small sign that winter…
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God is a Swimming Pool
In a contemplative conversation over Turkish coffee, Jorge and the speaker explore the nature of God and faith. Jorge argues that God should not be perceived as a judgmental figure but as a realm of existence and structure. He encourages embracing comprehension over traditional doctrines, advocating for a redefined understanding of spirituality grounded in reality.
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Let’s Bake
Conversations with Virgin Mary Tuesday, February 17 This letter will be different from my previous lessons. This isn’t about messengers or tasks. I need you to understand the process to become, to be transformed, to see why you’re here. Life is full of ingredients. Every event, every moment, is like an ingredient in a meal.…
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How to Read While Riding a Bicycle
The text explores the concept of learning through experience, using the metaphor of riding a bicycle without a manual. It emphasizes that life, like cycling, involves falling and getting back up. The dialogue between two characters highlights the importance of perseverance and seeking support, even in the face of fear and potential failure.
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Meditating in your Laundry Room
The narrative intertwines a chess game between Bill Gates and Magnus Carlsen with a personal reflection on learning and self-discovery through conversations with Jorge. As they discuss chess and life’s challenges, the author contemplates how mundane tasks like doing laundry serve as a form of meditation, fostering personal growth and connection.
Carlos Fentanes 