Tag: self

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

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

Clear vision tribe

J Tyes

I had a thought the other day about people I cared about but ultimately I walked away from. Sometimes my brain revisits situations from my past and I analyze the replay… sort of a pre-post life review lol. Anyway, I was thinking about the moments that ended the connections I had with people. What happens… Continue reading Clear vision tribe

Equanimity

Never compromise self-love

J Tyes

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