Tag: Freedom

Equanimity

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?

Equanimity

Time enough at last

J Tyes

New Year’s Day has become my day of binge watching The Twilight Zone. There is something about the short episodes where Rod Serling introduces us to a scenario and welcomes us to the Twilight Zone. I don’t know about you, but the world has felt like the Twilight Zone for some time. Even so, I… Continue reading Time enough at last

Equanimity, Freedom

Reclaim YOU!

J Tyes

In this life, there are socially constructed rules we must follow, and others that keep us in a cage. As we enter into a new year, I can't help but reflect on 2025 and what I've learned and applied to my life. I have always made it a point to be my most authentic self,… Continue reading Reclaim YOU!

Equanimity

Be a product

J Tyes

I noticed I started saying people were “a product of their environment” more often and it got me thinking. There are people who believe that early programming is so engrained in them that there is no other way to live. I met people who, when I ask them about what they want in life, they… Continue reading Be a product

Equanimity, Freedom, Thoughts

Finding Freedom

J Tyes

I came across the quote by Epicurus that states, “The greatest fruit of self-sufficiency is freedom.” I understand this to mean that when you have the ability to rely on yourself, meet your own needs, without external help, you achieve a certain level of freedom. I want to first say that everyone needs someone at… Continue reading Finding Freedom