When I see posts, memes or videos that try and discredit, or glorify, God, evolution or the big bang theory (science not the show), I just shake my head. I just don't understand why people cannot allow other people, most of whom they don't know, have an opinion different from their own. With all the… Continue reading Embrace similarities… embrace diversity
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
Stranger, my friend!
I work in a downtown area and to save on parking, I park about three blocks away. I met a stranger walking to work one day. We exchanged smiles and friendly hellos and continued on our way. Every day since then, our paths would cross. I didn’t know where she was going and I doubt… Continue reading Stranger, my friend!
Black. White. Grey. Life…
People have an unhealthy attachment with putting themselves and others into categories. With this obsession, rules emerged and separating the world into the "haves" and "have nots". By societal definition, I mostly belong to that "have not" category. I am not classically beautiful, outgoing, have a milky complexion, tall, skinny, etc. But I am mostly… Continue reading Black. White. Grey. Life…
Forgiveness.
Forgiveness... is more than saying sorry... Forgiveness is about giving yourself peace and letting go of past hurts. I attended a church service where the message was about forgiveness. The point of this message was to say when you don't forgive someone who has wronged you, you stand in the way of God taking care… Continue reading Forgiveness.
Normalize Reality…
I recently had a very challenging situation in my life where I felt like a tire in the mud. The communication with someone in my life was circular and no matter what I tried, we could not meet in the middle with our understanding. It wasn't until I had an epiphany and bared my soul… Continue reading Normalize Reality…
Live meaningfully.
I love Facebook. I love Instagram and boy do I love Snapchat filters!!! Every day, after the gym, I check-in for charity and this notifies all my “friends” of where I was and approximately when. My kids do something cute and amazing, I have to share with the world! Some time I get complete satisfaction… Continue reading Live meaningfully.
Look Within 