Alicia M Rodriguez
Alicia M. Rodriguez is a Latina writer and published author who has lived in six countries and traveled extensively. She is gifted with the sensitivity to explore culture, spirituality, storytelling, and magic themes attributed to her Colombian roots and love of Latin American literature. She writes Nothing Is Ordinary on Substack. Alicia lives in the Algarve of Portugal, where her morning cliff walks with her dog Sophie contribute to her creativity and happiness.#consciousliving #slowliving #nothingisordinary #thecontemporarymystic
At year’s end, we meet ourselves at the last threshold.
Hello Reader, A Personal Reflection I’m sitting at my desk looking out on a sunny, relatively warm day—sixty-four degrees Fahrenheit (17 Celsius). This morning, in my fluffy robe, I sat on the terrace with a cup of hot coffee, listening to the birds, watching Sophie sniff out last night’s visitors, and feeling the sun’s glow on my face. I cried with gratitude for living here in beauty and peace. After dressing, Sophie and I went to the cliffs. The sky and ocean opened my heart, and the tears...
Gratitude is a Practice Not a Date
Hello Reader, A reminder to notice what’s already good For those who celebrate, this week is Thanksgiving in the USA. While it’s a day steeped in tradition - and controversy - I often wonder why do we reserve one day to express gratitude? Gratitude isn’t meant to be confined to a date on the calendar. It’s a practice, a way of seeing. Each day offers moments that invite us to pause and notice what nourishes us. Too often, we fixate on what’s missing—what we still want, what feels out of...
Courage is the Antidote to Fear
Hello Reader, Beyond the Surface of Fear I’ve spent years helping others step into their authenticity and purpose. But each time I’ve faced my own turning points—whether moving to a new country or beginning something unknown—the same voice has whispered: What if I fail? What if I regret it? What if I look foolish? These questions are the mind’s way of keeping us safe. But I've learned that safety means staying small. There comes a moment when the life that once felt secure begins to feel too...
Stress is the messenger. Intention is the response.
Hello Reader, Shifting Out of Stress and Into Peace Stress has a way of creeping in quietly, until one day it feels like it has taken up permanent residence. The news pummels us with negativity. We move so fast, carry so much, and before we realize it, our bodies are living in a constant state of fight or flight. I’ve come to see stress not as the enemy, but as a messenger. It tells us something is out of alignment. It whispers: what matters most to you is being neglected. It points to the...
Autumn Notes and Upcoming Events in the Algarve
Hello Reader, Autumn has arrived here in the Algarve — the air softer, the light more golden — and likely where you are too (unless you’re lucky enough to be in the Southern Hemisphere). I’m savoring these quieter days before heading to Italy at the end of November for a long-awaited getaway with dear friends. Our route will wind from Milan to Orvieto (with a stop to see Chris, an old friend from Annapolis now living in Chiusi), then on to Rome, where pasta, pizza, gelato, and affogatos...
An Invitation to Slow Down and Savor the Ordinary
Hello Reader, I’m delighted to be joining Amanda Soler, founder of SolFul Living, for a soulful weekend conversation about my book, Everyday Epiphanies: Uncovering Wisdom in Ordinary Moments. Amanda and I first connected on her podcast last year, and I’m so looking forward to being in conversation with her again. At SolFul Living, Amanda creates a sanctuary for renewal and connection—sharing stories, tools, and a supportive community to help you design a life and business aligned with your...
Discover Your Inner Voice
Hello Reader, Talking to myself I talk to myself - all the time. You may think that is strange but voicing my thoughts clarifies and affirms what I desire in life. I take my journal to the cliffs to capture silence in words, the felt sense of the wind on my skin and the taste of a salty sea. My voice memo app is full of unresolved questions, sudden brilliance and emotional upheavals, all in service of a story or poem nudging to be written. How do you talk to yourself? Or do you? Today's...
I want you to stop
Alicia M. Rodriguez From The Threshold Words and practices to awaken stillness and intention. Hello Reader, I’m glad you’ve found your way to my blog. If you’re drawn to words, poetry, and the unseen threads of a magical life, we are kindred spirits. May these reflections invite you to pause, breathe, and glimpse new possibilities. Here’s a recent piece for you: I want you to stop Published on October 11, 2025 Stop doing what you’re doing. Stop doing what you always do. Stop running to catch...
Awakening in the Bardo
Alicia M. Rodriguez From The Threshold Words and practices to awaken stillness and intention. Hello Reader, I’m glad you’ve found your way to my blog. If you’re drawn to words, poetry, and the unseen threads of a magical life, we are kindred spirits. May these reflections invite you to pause, breathe, and glimpse new possibilities. Here’s a recent piece for you: Awakening in the Bardo Published on October 4, 2025 So much of our personal and collective story is dying, our illusions being...
The Magic In Your Pen
Alicia M. Rodriguez From The Threshold Words and practices to awaken stillness and intention. Hello Reader, I’m glad you’ve found your way to my blog. If you’re drawn to words, poetry, and the unseen threads of a magical life, we are kindred spirits. May these reflections invite you to pause, breathe, and glimpse new possibilities. Here’s a recent piece for you: The Magic In Your Pen Published on October 2, 2025 Unlock the power of journaling with 10 free prompts. Read more... With gratitude!...