I wanted to share a poem I wrote after an experience in Sedona, AZ Hummingbird Gravity may pull us down, Yet still our spirits rise. The hummingbird reminds the heart That lift begins inside. The skies are not what carry us, But how we choose to see. A single thought can lift the soul, Or… Continue reading Hummingbird
Author: J Tyes
Life’s an Adventure
Helen Keller said, “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it." Oprah said, “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." Eckhart Tolle said, “Life is an adventure, it's not a package… Continue reading Life’s an Adventure
No mo FOMO
I recently started binge watching Tales from the Crypt. It’s an old show I loved as a child and it’s been released to stream on Shudder. It’s been decades since I’ve seen many of the episodes, so it’s like I’m seeing them for the first time. As I watch the episodes in chronological order, I… Continue reading No mo FOMO
What if everyone was loved?
Love is considered one of elements humans need in order to survive. Hugs have been scientifically proven to improve a person’s physical and mental health by triggering the release of the hormone, oxytocin. It lowers stress and the heart rate. It strengthens our immune system and increases serotonin, the “feel good” hormone. Nurturing through love… Continue reading What if everyone was loved?
Interconnectedness
I have recently began formally studying systems thinking. Systems thinking is a discipline of interconnectedness. For example, human anatomy is the study of the physical body system. This is a technical piece so bear with me as my analytical mind flow… I have always been a systems thinker, but I never had a name for… Continue reading Interconnectedness
Mirror, mirror on the wall
The story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a profound story about reality and acceptance. It’s a cautionary tale about what happens when we chase validation and interfere with reality instead of changing the source. I read a quote: “Mirrors don’t chase reflections. They simply exist, and truth appears.” Mirrors exist in a… Continue reading Mirror, mirror on the wall