As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on how much has changed—not only in the world around me but within my own life and...

There once was a girl, so strong, For whom "tired" was never in her song. Indefatigable, true, With a million things to pursue, She’d...

Dreams and trials entwined Each day turns hope to true light— I am all I seek. I am everything I set out to be. ©Lyia Meta All rights...

In the quiet of the afternoon light, A tuxedo cat sits, black and white. With fur so sleek, like evening’s attire, She prances and...

There are days when you just want to shut out the world, to retreat into a space where expectations don’t exist, and you can simply...

I dance, I dance I dance to feel my soul take flight, I dance with all my heart, igniting the night. I dance, I dance, I dance! In every...

I have always been attuned to the subtle "signs" and gentle "nudges" from the universe. These affirmations often guide me back onto the...

Photocredit: KACV, Kerala, India. Taken at the IIMF 2022. Far too often, I've been questioned: "Why do you sing, Lyia? Why do you write...

“ The pursuit of happiness is a paradox: it’s not found in the chase, but in the quiet acceptance of the present moment where joy quietly...

Title: The Path | Artwork: Lyia Meta | Media: acrylic, mixed media at the precipice where calm starts, there is a balance within, where...

The phrase "having your cake and eating it too" implies wanting to enjoy two mutually exclusive benefits at the same time. In the context...

Oh, the dreaded task, it looms ahead, But I kick the can down the road instead. Bills to pay and chores to mind, I’ll do it later, I...

Every day offers a new beginning, and I embrace the opportunity to start afresh or find a reason to keep going. A fresh canvas can be...

What's happening to me, I can't quite say, As shadows shift and skies turn gray. And now unsure, in a world where nothing feels secure....

On darkened and narrow streets, I stare at the distance and look for reprieve, A fleeting light, a glimmer of hope, She guides my steps...

Artwork: Peripheral Oddity by Lyia Meta I recently had an interesting conversation with an acquaintance about the messages life sends us,...

Artwork: Clouds II by Lyia Meta “”Life, like a fractured dream, unfolds with its share of highs, lows, and unexpected turns, akin to a...

Artwork: SLEEP by Lyia Meta Caution: This post may be unsettling for some, as it delves into the impact of life's impermanence,...

artwork: Morning's Kiss by Lyia Meta As I journey through life, I've come to realize that true self-understanding often comes to us as we...