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Granny: A Prayer Warrior's Love
I remember the smell of your house like it was yesterday. I was coming over with Nay just to play. I remember getting away with murder...
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Dec 16, 20241 min read


A Portal to Peace
You are the source, You are the force. There is gold in your soul. You are bound by no limits or chains, The portal you open brings peace...
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Dec 14, 20241 min read


A Mother’s Love
A Mother’s love No greater love than the love from up above— A Mother’s love, raw, supreme, and endlessly true. A Mother’s love wraps...
zariahperkins
Dec 9, 20241 min read


Letting Go and Trusting God
This season of my life is teaching me the art of letting go and embracing patience. I’ve come to realize how often I worry, which feels...
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Dec 9, 20241 min read


Healing The Light
There are days when my anger consumes me, My emotions cripple me, still and unproductive, Overstimulated by the world around me, Lost in...
zariahperkins
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Becoming What I Feared
I’ve slowly become every one of my ex-lovers, Everything I once despised, Now I carry it within me. Wondering how I got here does no...
zariahperkins
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Open Wounds, Open Heart
My first abuser was my mother. I find her in every lover. I lose myself every time, Trying to prove to myself I’m the prize, Trying to...
zariahperkins
Dec 3, 20241 min read
Spiritual Psychosis vs. Spiritual Awakening: Grounded in Truth
The other day, I found myself in a deep conversation with a friend. I was explaining how I’ve been having trouble connecting with people...
zariahperkins
Dec 2, 20243 min read


In Tune with Earth
In tune with Mother Earth, the towering tree, I find harmony in every part of me. The past, I accept—its lessons and scars, Yet I dream...
zariahperkins
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Connecting to My Mother’s Roots
The holiday season often brings a mix of emotions. It’s a time of love, joy, and connection but can also carry shadows of loneliness and...
zariahperkins
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Seeing Humanity: Love as the Bridge to Connection
I’m coming to realize that truly connecting with people on a deeper level requires both individuals to be whole. When one or both parties...
zariahperkins
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Seeking Radiance in a Dim World: A Call for Connection
I’m coming to terms with a sobering reality: no one truly cares about me and my needs the way I hope or expect them to. Or maybe they do,...
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Nov 28, 20243 min read


Breaking the Cycle: Finding Balance Amidst Emotional Chaos
Lately, I feel like I’m constantly trying to hit a target while simultaneously failing to reach it. I set my hopes high, only to watch...
zariahperkins
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Speak Life: Affirmations to Manifest Your Best Self
Affirmations resonate deeply because they are a reflection of who we are, who we desire to be, and the powerful journey we are on to...
zariahperkins
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Vision Board Exercise for Intentional Goal-Setting!
Creating a vision board is a powerful way to manifest your goals, align with your intentions, and tap into your creative energy. This...
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Nov 24, 20243 min read


Phenomenally Becoming
I shared something with my healer today that felt both profound and strange: I told her I think I’m finally becoming a woman. At first,...
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Nov 18, 20242 min read


A Scent of Home
I’m training myself to shift my focus—from who hasn’t shown up for me or what I’ve lost, to who is here, who has stayed, and who has...
zariahperkins
Nov 17, 20242 min read


Echoes of Gratitude
Darkness in my mind Looking for signs Time to unwind Since I saw death I count every blessing and every breath Much gratitude for life,...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read


In Search of Connection
I’m looking for someone who won’t ice me out when times get tough. I’m in the process of growing and learning, especially after the loss...
zariahperkins
Nov 14, 20242 min read


The Beauty of Imperfect Alignment
Focusing too much on the future brings anxiety; too much on the past brings depression. Right now, I’m choosing to live in the moment—and...
zariahperkins
Nov 13, 20241 min read
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