Tag: gratitude

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 Sterling 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

An attitude of gratitude

J Tyes

I came across a quote by William Author Ward that states, “feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” Throughout the last few years, I have been working on sharing my gratitude. No matter the situation, I can always find something I am grateful for but it took… Continue reading An attitude of gratitude

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, Freedom, Thoughts

You are the author of your story

J Tyes

If I could pinpoint one pet peeve I’ve carried my whole life, it would be my displeasure in being portrayed falsely or misrepresented. I have always disliked when someone would lie or assume who I am, what I do/did or how I think/feel. I wouldn’t react per se; I would correct them or defend myself.… Continue reading You are the author of your story

Equanimity, Freedom

Find magic every day

J Tyes

I have found magic in the most strange place - occupations. Most people wouldn't associate magic with careers outside of magicians, but I find it in most, if not every, profession someone tells me they have. One of my favorite quotes comes from the novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. "The secret of happiness is… Continue reading Find magic every day