Equanimity

F.E.A.R

I love a good acronym and f.e.a.r happens to be one of my faves. I have found myself in many situations where I was gripped with fear. Whether it’s a scenario where I needed to speak in front of an audience or where I was actually in danger, I have learned how to use my… Continue reading F.E.A.R

Equanimity

Hummingbird

I wanted to share a poem I wrote after an experience in Sedona, AZ Hummingbird Gravity may pull us down, Yet still our spirits rise. The hummingbird reminds the heart That lift begins inside. The skies are not what carry us, But how we choose to see. A single thought can lift the soul, Or… Continue reading Hummingbird

Equanimity

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

Equanimity, Freedom, Thoughts

Finding Freedom

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

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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.