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
Unwritten Journeys: A Retreat to Remember the Writer You’ve Always Been
UNWRITTEN JOURNEYS A transformative writing mindset retreat designed for new and aspiring authors who need space, quiet, and community. Held in the serene beauty of the Algarve, this retreat offers time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your vision, far from daily distractions. Hello Reader, Join me for a retreat for writers and those who long to be There’s a quiet longing I hear often. From people who say: “I’ve always wanted to write a book.” Or “I used to write, before life got so...
Stretching Beyond the Self You’ve Known
Making room for transformation, discomfort, and deeper truth I've written before on the importance of becoming limitless, to expand your sense of self so you become a larger container for all that life presents to you, whether bitter or sweet. I came across this parable recently, and it was a reminder that you can choose how to hold the events of your life when you pay attention to the container you are. If you feel small, it is easy to be overwhelmed by life. If, however, you can envision...
Beyond the Edge of Fear
Beyond the Edge of Fear "Whoever finds love beneath hurt and grief disappears into emptiness with a thousand new disguises." ~ Jelaluddin Rumi Fear has woven itself so thoroughly into the fabric of our modern existence that we barely notice its constant presence. Like the background sound of waves against the shore, it becomes the ambient noise of our lives—always there, shaping our choices while we pretend it isn't influencing us. We walk through our days carrying invisible burdens: fear of...
Waking Up to the Question: Who am I?
Is it time for you to ask yourself this question? The moon was full the evening before my father died. I was walking back to my dormitory in Maine after an all-night gathering, my steps making soft sounds against the melting snow. The air tasted of wet pine, and small pools of water had formed where rain had fallen earlier. It was May, though winter tends to linger in Maine well past its welcome. The moon that night was unlike any I had seen before. Its light cut a clear path back to my dorm,...
Free Book for an Honest Review
Everyday Epiphanies: Uncovering Wisdom in Ordinary Moments Get My Latest Book Hello Reader, Everyday Epiphanies is the second edition of a version I first published in 2007. That was my first published book. So much has changed and I wanted to share new insights with you. Given how stressed everyone is and how chaotic our lives are, these essays will help you feel centered and optimistic, learning how to express gratitude for all the good we have in our lives. Essays on Awareness,...
Hear the Memoir That Inspires Transformation
Dear Hello Reader, I’m so excited to share that the audiobook version of The Shaman’s Wife: A Mystical Journey of Surrender and Self Discovery is now available. I know several of you have read the book or have been waiting for the audio version. I narrated it myself because some stories carry a resonance that can only be fully felt when spoken aloud, in the voice of the one who lived it. I blew through my book in 2 days- couldn’t put it down. The prose was heartbreakingly glorious, like a...
A Roadmap for When You're at a Crossroad
The Odyssey Plan: A Powerful Practice for Life at a Crossroad There comes a moment (maybe you're in it now) when the life you’ve been living no longer fits. It might not be falling apart, exactly. But something inside you is stirring. A whisper that says:There’s more. Something is ready to shift. When I work with coaching clients or lead my Portugal retreats, I meet people at this threshold. They’re thoughtful, wise, accomplished—and still uncertain about what’s next. One of the most powerful...
Now in Audio: The Shaman’s Wife — A Journey to Listen To
Step into a story of intuition, love, and transformation—now available to experience in a whole new way! Hello Hello Reader, I couldn't be more excited about the release of my audiobook version of The Shaman's Wife: A Mystical Journey of Surrender and Self Discovery. AUDIOBOOK NOW AVAILABLE! PURCHASE AT THESE OUTLETS INTERNATIONALLY If you've been waiting for the audiobook, or if you have read the book and want to experience the journey while listening to me read my story to you, the...
For Your Ears and Soul: The Shaman’s Wife Audiobook + Special Preview Offer
The Shaman's Wife Audiobook! 🎧 Hello Reader, I'm so excited to share the news! Soon the audiobook for The Shaman’s Wife: A Mystical Journey of Surrender and Self-Discovery, narrated by me, will be available on all your listening platforms. As a thank you for your support, you can get the audiobook now at a discount. An award-winning memoir that illuminates the delicate dance between personal power and love, The Shaman’s Wife shares Alicia M. Rodriguez’s journey of sacrificing her agency for...
How change inspires authenticity
"It is easy to be the person you have always been, for it requires no change, no self-reflection, and no growth. It may appear that changing yourself requires giving up something. In reality, there is no need to give up anything – you simply add to what has been.” Taro Gold in Open Your Mind, Open Your Life Hello Reader, As I sat at the computer to write, I drew a complete blank. At this point, I was not sure what would emerge. So I picked up a favorite inspirational book and opened to the...