book excerpt – Between Stillness & Storm

Nothing Was Missing

A reflection on first meetings, quiet presence, and the kind of connection that forms without urgency.

An excerpt reflecting on autonomy, stillness, and the quiet return of choice after urgency releases its grip.

A reflective excerpt on stillness, recovery, and the quiet reclamation of self after harm has ended..

A reflective prelude on chance encounters, recognition, and the quiet moments that alter us before we understand why.