Between Root and Sky

Book cover titled 'Between Root and Sky' by Alicia M. Rodriguez, featuring a brown tree with roots and branches on a black background.

Essays, notes, and poems from the Algarve coast of Portugal. About thresholds and crossings. About the quiet reckoning that arrives when a life stops fitting. About what a place does to a person over time.

Here is where you’ll find my most inspired, authentic and soulful writing. No schedule. No agenda. No sales pitch.

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Empty and Full at the Same Time
Empty and Full at the Same Time

Why Grief Stays in the Body

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What if I Dared
What if I Dared

A Poem

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Seasons That Change Us
Seasons That Change Us

As the Equinox arrives and seasons shift, some thoughts on life.

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The Body Knows Before the Mind Does
The Body Knows Before the Mind Does

On nervous system restoration, the gift of stepping away, and why clarity rarely arrives when you're busy chasing it.

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Why Stillness, Nature and Presence Matter
Why Stillness, Nature and Presence Matter

Why I created immersive bespoke retreats in Portugal for thoughtful women and leaders seeking restoration, clarity, and deep reflection during a life transition.

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Abundance: My 2026 Word
Abundance: My 2026 Word

What will your 2026 Word of the Year be?

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Stillness at Forty-Nine
Stillness at Forty-Nine

A reflective meditation on turning forty-nine, the winter solstice, aging, silence, and spiritual rebirth—an exploration of stillness, darkness, and becoming.

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Meeting Ourselves at the Threshold of a New Year
Meeting Ourselves at the Threshold of a New Year

This is the invitation at year’s end: to pause long enough to hear what your life is quietly asking of you. Every threshold reveals a truth we’re finally ready to hold.

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Finding Ground in Groundless Times
Finding Ground in Groundless Times

The stages of grief don't arrive in order, and acceptance isn't the end of the story. When loss unmoors you, here's how to find your footing without rushing the journey or denying what's real.

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Gratitude is a Practice: not a date
Gratitude is a Practice: not a date

Gratitude on Thanksgiving

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Beyond the Surface of Fear
Beyond the Surface of Fear

Your soul’s voice grows louder when you quiet the noise of fear.

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It’s Not About the Clock
It’s Not About the Clock

Meeting the Change of Seasons

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I want you to stop
I want you to stop

Stop doing what you’re doing.

Stop doing what you always do.

Stop running to catch up to yourself.

Just stop.

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Awakening in the Bardo
Awakening in the Bardo

So much of our personal and collective story is dying, our illusions being ruthlessly swept away, revealing the shadow elements we’ve been hiding from.

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The Magic In Your Pen
The Magic In Your Pen

Unlock the power of journaling with 10 free prompts.

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Goodbye Summer
Goodbye Summer

A Poem - Goodbye Summer

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The Smell of Cut Grass and Pancakes
The Smell of Cut Grass and Pancakes

Ordinary Sundays Become Sacred Memories

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How I Became a Writer (and Why Your Story Matters Too)
How I Became a Writer (and Why Your Story Matters Too)

Your story matters—it’s where meaning and belonging begin.

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The Places We Inhabit, Inhabit Us
The Places We Inhabit, Inhabit Us

The story of our lives is told through the places we have inhabited. As I reflect on the places I have lived, uncomfortable answers poke at me…

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The Weight of Grief
The Weight of Grief

Losing Mister Kludde and relearning lessons on love and loss 💔

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Escaping the Narcissist’s Shadow
Escaping the Narcissist’s Shadow

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: A Journey from Darkness to Freedom

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The Quiet Revolution
The Quiet Revolution

What would become possible if you listened to the quiet revolution already underway within you?

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Embracing Life’s Bitterness and Sweetness
Embracing Life’s Bitterness and Sweetness

Expanding Life’s Container

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From Trauma to Treasure: The Art of Rewriting Your Story
From Trauma to Treasure: The Art of Rewriting Your Story

What I learned about resilience, courage, and finding beauty in life's storms.

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🌿 It’s Here! Everyday Epiphanies: Uncovering Wisdom in Ordinary Moments
🌿 It’s Here! Everyday Epiphanies: Uncovering Wisdom in Ordinary Moments

Essays on practical tips and fresh perspectives for conscious living

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The Sacred Call Within Life’s Challenges
The Sacred Call Within Life’s Challenges

Answers emerge from quiet spaces and inner wisdom

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Life Interrupted
Life Interrupted

When darkness becomes lightness

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The Liberation of Vulnerability
The Liberation of Vulnerability

What Age Teaches Us About Being Seen

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Riding the Whitewaters of Life
Riding the Whitewaters of Life

Embracing the Flow and Letting Go of Resistance

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Embracing Life’s Shifts: A Guide to Navigate Transitions with Confidence
Embracing Life’s Shifts: A Guide to Navigate Transitions with Confidence

Discovering Clarity and Purpose for Life Transitions in 7 Steps

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