Excavating through old writings, I discovered a piece titled "Reiki and the Reappearance of My Grandmother," a vivid recounting of the end of a relationship, my struggle with an eating disorder, and my decision to prioritize my well-being. There's a narrative power in our personal histories, the lessons we've learned, and the paths we've walked. Grandmothers have a special place in our hearts. Mine had a profound impact on my life. As our roles reversed in her later years, I cherished our walks and the wisdom she imparted. After her passing, I discovered an old video that confirmed her love for me, a moment of comfort amidst overwhelming emotions. In an emotionally charged session with a medium, I connected with my deceased grandmother. The experience filled me with a mix of longing and reassurance. To this day, I hold on to her words — she is always with me. The spiritual encounter has become an integral part of my memoir.Today's episode features memoir excerpts about my grandmother, food, and love. Despite the joy of Saturday morning pancakes at McDonald's with my dad to the simplicity of our home-cooked meals, my relationship with food became more complicated, shaped by cultural and personal factors. Looking back, I see the evolution of my understanding and relationship with food.Tune in today for imperfect excerpts of my book that people have been saying they simply want more, and more, and more of!Get a free 7-Day Rewrite Your Reality course to get the exact mindset shifts to create a life you love in under 10 minutes a day — delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up now. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD?Help us get more content like this out into the world! Support our podcast or make a donation. Go to paypal.me/judytsuei and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries ... the right link is above Please leave your review on Apple Podcasts! It helps our message get in front of more people. Here's how: Step 1: Go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1554330617 Step 2: Click “View on Apple Podcasts” Step 3: Click “Ratings and Reviews” Step 4: Click to rate and leave a short review! Bonus step: Subscribe if you’re not already to get notified when an episode drops every Monday! A huge thank you for listening to the show and sharing it with your tribe!