Ian Gabriel Finch

Starting my Life from Scratch

New Posts Every Tuesday & Thursday

I write about my life, my Buddhist practice, and my journey to becoming a professional writer.

A Few Things that you can expect to read about:

I have no idea how this blog will unfold, but I will be focused on four areas of my life that matter most to me right now…

Embracing Self-Care

I am making a major leap into the great unknown to reverse my Type 2 Diabetes through changes in my diet, creating an exercise routine, deepening my TM meditation, and living my Nichiren Buddhist practice in my daily life.

Facetiming with Annie

Sharing the joys, challenges and lessons I am learning from my lunch time chats with my niece as she deals with her traumatic brain injury and strives to live her best life.

Stepping out of My Comfort Zone

I’m attempting to put my days as a recluse behind me and start living more fully in the world
enjoying all there is to enjoy as a challenge for my niece to do the same with her life.

Becoming a Writer from Scratch

I need to revamp my life to be able to step in as my niece’s guardian so, I am creating this blog to create the financial freedom I need to be there for my family. I also want to pursue one last dream…to become a novelist.