Equanimity

Wait for it…

One of my favorite musicals is Hamilton. I’ve seen it twice in the theater and countless times when it streamed on Disney+ during the pandemic. To say I love this musical is an understatement. One of the song, Wait For It, is a look into Aaron Burr’s heart as well as the jealousy he held… Continue reading Wait for it…

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Mirror, mirror on the wall

The story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a profound story about reality and acceptance. It’s a cautionary tale about what happens when we chase validation and interfere with reality instead of changing the source. I read a quote: “Mirrors don’t chase reflections. They simply exist, and truth appears.” Mirrors exist in a… Continue reading Mirror, mirror on the wall

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An attitude of gratitude

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

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Never compromise self-love

I have been in many situations where I put myself last over the happiness of others. I wanted people to feel cared for even when no thought was given to my well-being or feelings. In the last ten years, I have been more observant of the actions of others. I started looking within to assess… Continue reading Never compromise self-love

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Beauty is.

When they say, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” I hear: “beauty is seen by those who can recognize it.” Hear me out. Emily Dickerson once said, “Beauty is not caused, it is.” We don’t have the power or the ability to make something or someone beautiful because beauty exists outside of our… Continue reading Beauty is.

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The downward spiral of mismanaged emotions

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