What is Mr. Miyagi's "Guide Style"?
"The Karate Kid" was one of my favorite movies to watch when I was growing up. The character arch of Daniel-san stuck with me, with Mr....
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Chaya Shual
Jan 163 min read
Mending the Fence
I spent three mornings this week repairing a long stretch of fence on my property. With the evenings ending earlier than my husband can...
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Chaya Shual
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Human Souls and Death
Death is as prevalent as its sister, Birth, but the over-sterilization and removal from public view has made it taboo to ponder and...
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Chaya Shual
Dec 6, 20234 min read
The End of Oneself
What is the “end of oneself” — what does that phrase even mean? It sounds like a cliff’s edge, or where the paved road turns to grass, or...
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Chaya Shual
Oct 5, 20235 min read
Sacred Circumcision
Circumcision has become everyone’s favorite whipping boy lately, and I can understand why, when the only perspective offered is that of...
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Chaya Shual
Aug 2, 20232 min read
My Personal Manifesto
For the curious, I felt inspired to share a personal manifesto of some of my founding beliefs. Writing these down ended up being quite a...
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Chaya Shual
Jun 7, 20234 min read
What is "Womanhood"?
Today, we talk about something that should only be necessary to discuss in part. In the context of today’s world, however, I find that my...
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Chaya Shual
Apr 17, 20233 min read
Mother and Crone
Recently, I wrote about My Divine Feminine Rite that this pregnancy has been teaching me. And, though I know that the lessons a pregnancy...
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Chaya Shual
Mar 15, 20233 min read
My Divine Feminine Rite
People often talk about the “Mother Wound,” the “Sister Wound,” and the “Witch Wound.” If you’ve heard these terms before, you may or may...
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Chaya Shual
Feb 1, 20232 min read
It Was a Bright Winter Day
The lessons of winter have once again come with themes that pretty closely resemble the weather outside of my window. Overall, I’ve...
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Chaya Shual
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Returning to Roots
The lessons of Autumn are so predictable yet so unpredictable. Yes, we know at some point it will rain. At some point it will be windy....
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Chaya Shual
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Rites of Passage
Once upon a time, the rites of passage for men and women were tied to natural events — puberty, sexual union, becoming a father or...
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Chaya Shual
Sep 8, 20222 min read
The Things Within Reach
I will let you in on a little secret: for months now, I’ve been struggling with finding a sustainable balance for my emotional, physical,...
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Chaya Shual
Aug 30, 20223 min read
What is a Midwife: My Perspective
There once were two midwives, Shiphrah and Puah. These midwives were ordered by the king to act violently against the mothers and babies...
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Chaya Shual
Aug 22, 20222 min read
This Summer's Lesson: You Are Here
This Summer has been slinging lessons about patience, consistent authenticity, and slow transformation. As I wondered when I would...
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Chaya Shual
Jul 26, 20223 min read
Love Thyself
I am pretty good at loving other people. “What a weird thing to say, Chaya.” It’s true, though. You need someone to grab something from...
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Chaya Shual
Jul 8, 20223 min read
Shining Lights
It’s true that I’ve written a bit about the struggles I’ve had over the years, especially the struggles involving relationships with...
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Chaya Shual
Jun 20, 20223 min read
Quail, Queens, and Quality
I really wanted an alliteration for the title, but these things are (mostly) related, I promise. The Torah portion, along with the...
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Chaya Shual
Jun 13, 20223 min read
Worth a Living
The Samurai were some of the fiercest warriors in all of human history. With a strong sense of honor, potent self-discipline, and clear...
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Chaya Shual
Jun 6, 20222 min read
Early Thoughts on House Clearing Rituals
I realized, today, that I have a house clearing ritual. I have done this ritual for years, since having my own home. This ritual, easily...
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