Tag: Freedom

Equanimity, Spirituality

Revisit the Law of Giving and Receiving

J Tyes

I wrote about the ‘Seven Spiritual Laws of Success’ by Deepak Chopra back in October 2023 and I wanted to come back around to the second law described in the book. The law of giving and receiving states the more you give of yourself without expecting a return, the more you receive. I was unaware… Continue reading Revisit the Law of Giving and Receiving

Equanimity

Live for you.

J Tyes

In this new year, I want to bring a quote to your attention: Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. ~ Marcus Aurelius At first glance, the quote seems to say that we should allow others to do whatever they like and accept it but restrict ourselves from action. But the quote is deeply… Continue reading Live for you.

Equanimity, Thoughts

Speak with Silence

J Tyes

I read somewhere that people assume you're stupid when you're silent. That person may have paraphrased part of Abraham Lincoln's quote, "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak a remove all doubt." Everything created in the universe has a logical purpose. Take trees; they lose their leaves every fall, and… Continue reading Speak with Silence

Equanimity

The downward spiral of mismanaged emotions

J Tyes

I am a quiet person. I like to observe. That saying, “We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak,” spoken by philosopher Epictetus, speaks volumes towards how I operate. The world today is filled with individuals unable to successfully express emotions. They are easy to spot… Continue reading The downward spiral of mismanaged emotions

Equanimity

Emotions vs Reality

J Tyes

We are the source of all our suffering. The catalyst for the suffering varies but most times, we suffer because we don’t want to see reality. One thing about me is that I am guided by my heart. I show up for people to the fullest up front because spreading love is such an important… Continue reading Emotions vs Reality