Author: J Tyes

I am a native of Buffalo, New York but currently residing in Connecticut. I am an avid reader and an Indie author. I deal with adversity every day and I aim to use my words to help others overcome their own adversities in life. Although my passion for technology continues to flourish, my passion for writing has become more important in my life. I aspire to share my writing with the world and be an example for my children. Check out my work: www.jentyes.com
Equanimity

There’s only today

J Tyes

A thought came to me… it was more like an observation. I spend so much time thinking about experiences from the vantage point of knowledge. Hindsight has always been 20/20 yet I try and make myself believe that I would have handled the past experiences differently somehow. Our hindsight can’t change the past but, self-reflection… Continue reading There’s only today

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Wait for it…

J Tyes

One of my favorite musicals is Hamilton. I’ve seen it twice in the theater and countless times when it streamed on Disney+ during the pandemic. To say I love this musical is an understatement. One of the song, Wait For It, is a look into Aaron Burr’s heart as well as the jealousy he held… Continue reading Wait for it…

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Hummingbird

J Tyes

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

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No mo FOMO

J Tyes

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

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What if everyone was loved?

J Tyes

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?