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I'm Lisa Hsia, an independent writer and artist. This is my personal/creative blog and hub website. To see more of my work, explore the sidebar below.
Until April 2012, I'd lived all 30 of my years in California, but my husband and I are now traveling the world.
Current location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Chickens (2011)
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Tag Archives: compassion
Feeling my way through
I got an icky feeling and came here to write it out. It took me two days and six drafts. In the end, it seems to be another version of the same lesson I’ve been learning for months: I am myself, and that also means other people are themselves too. It is okay. Continue reading
Posted in frustrations
Tagged authenticity, comparisons, compassion, discomfort, emotions, growth, know thyself, self-doubt
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January blues: Part 1 – Weariness
I’ve been feeling bad about myself lately, and I’ve decided to counter it with compassion and love. Continue reading
Posted in Motivation
Tagged compassion, death, don't despair!, failure, fat, happy new year, uncertainty
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