Blood, Sweat, and Tears in Reality
Sep 7, 2018 · 3 min read
A clink of ceramic on glass marked the arrival of two large ornate bowls on the counter by the door. All of Debra’s loyal customers knew the drill: phone in one bowl, cash payment in the other. They would arrive soon. She was ready.
The small, intimate studio featured soothing murals with intricate symbols, and was lit by hundreds of candles. There were no electronics allowed inside the practice room…

