A Taste of A Good Egg

A taste of Rachel Faith's powerful story "A Good Egg" takes us on a journey that shatters expectations and reveals the transformative potential of conscious awareness. This story leaves you asking, what happens when gratitude meets mindfulness in a relationship teetering on destruction? 

We meet Sasha, trapped in a cycle of abuse with her partner Alex. The tension is palpable from the first moment—a kicked cleaning bucket, harsh words, and the weight of ongoing mistreatment evident in Sasha's apologetic response. When she spots a small wooden temple offering meditation classes, something shifts. Despite her fear and uncertainty, Sasha begins attending weekly meditation sessions in secret, telling Alex she's working extra shifts.

The narrative beautifully captures the awkward beginnings of a meditation practice. Sasha's wandering thoughts, her uncertainty about whether she's "doing it right," and her gradual discovery of the space between breaths feel authentic and relatable. As weeks pass, the practice begins changing her—physically through her walks to class, but more importantly, internally through the affirmation "I am loving, I am kind, I accept without judgment."

When Sasha starts applying genuine gratitude to her interactions with Alex, something remarkable happens. The relationship begins transforming as both partners learn to express appreciation for each other. But just when you think you understand where this story is heading, a Christmas morning revelation changes everything. The final twist challenges our assumptions about domestic abuse, delivering a profound reminder that transformation is possible even in the most unexpected circumstances.

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This story is also available on the Edition 1 of Voice Within: a storybook by storytellers.

Chapters

• 0:00 Domestic Tension Erupts

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

The bucket smashed into the wall as something inside me broke. Sasha, pick up that crap. Goddammit, leaving your stuff lying around for me to trip over. How many times do I have to tell you Useless, flaming, useless. Alex went out on compost six months previous and things had worsened. I raced over to the debris. I should have known better. I'm really stupid for leaving my stuff lying around. I know better next time. Sorry. I moved quickly, despite the extra 10 kilos that I slapped on in the previous month. I wasn't afraid things would get worse. Alex knew when to hit and not to. I had a double shift and couldn't work with fresh injuries. I made us scrambled eggs and a coffee before heading off. Still shaky inside and out, I stopped at Bunnings to buy a new bucket as a cool autumn breeze brushed my cheek. If only there was a shop for new bones.

Speaker 2: 1:00

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