Today, I am 40 years old. Some people hate growing old but I enjoy the privilege of aging and all the knowledge that comes along with it. The last 12 months have taught me so many things and I wanted to take a moment to share some of those things with you on my birthday:… Continue reading Here’s to a new chapter!
Author: J Tyes
What’s in your cup?
I was on Facebook and I came across this analogy that started something like: You are holding a cup of coffee when someone walks by you and bumps your arm making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? Many people look at the catalyst (the person bumping your arm) as the… Continue reading What’s in your cup?
What’s in your cup?
I was on Facebook and I came across this analogy that started something like: You are holding a cup of coffee when someone walks by you and bumps your arm making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? Many people look at the catalyst (the person bumping your arm) as the… Continue reading What’s in your cup?
Life is Now
Lífid er núna On a recent trip to Iceland, I learned of an organization, Kraftur, who supports young people diagnosed with cancer. They teamed up with Vera Design to create jewelry to support the Kraftur cause. Kraftur, in Icelandic, means power. Lífid er núna means “life is now” I saw this information on the first… Continue reading Life is Now
Beautiful Chaos
I just began reading A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. I say this because I think it is what sparked my thoughts upon waking this morning. I find it strange that we are the only beings in our world that feel the need to own things and other beings. We covet people… Continue reading Beautiful Chaos
Healing needs practice… and practice makes progress
As I sat to write this, the Sheryl Crow lyrics, "Every day is a winding road. I get a little bit closer," popped into my head. This wasn't the direction I would take this post, but it is fitting. My healing journey has opened my eyes to many aspects of life and the interconnectivity of… Continue reading Healing needs practice… and practice makes progress