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Olivia Castillo
Author, Motivator, Shaker & Mover, Mother, Wife, Artist, Dreamer

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How Deep is Your Love?
"How deep is your love?" I remember hearing that song as a kid in the 1970’s, blasting through the streets of New York City. It was...


One Year Later
A year ago yesterday, I wrote my first blog and opened up my heart, soul, and life to the universe. I published my first book, Song of...


One Day at Time
Twenty years ago I was in a crisis. My life was falling apart. I had postpartum depression; I was in a failing marriage, and I had a...


The Gift of Time
It is nearing the end of a most incredible trip in the country of love, wine, and passion for everything. I am sitting in a cafe across...


The City of Love
Traveling is a beloved hobby of mine. This year my trip to France was purposely planned during this second week of May during Mother’s...


Mi Gente
Listen, my people, the greatest in this world, You always make me feel deep pride. "Mi Gente" by Hector Lavoe What is beauty? Is it...


Puerto Rican Renaissance
Over the sea over time, Beyond the faces of the islands that dream. In the breast of the wind the lilies are saying That in the...


True
This above all: to thine own self be true And it must follow, as the night, the day Thou canst not then be false to any man/Farewell,...


Love
Love--the earth bears steps of spring And the afternoon is a dream. - "Love" by Julia de Burgos I just watched someone close to me...


Dreams
I learned a lot about dreams from my parents. They were both born in Puerto Rico and came to the mainland U.S. when they were very young....
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