Finding the calm in the chaos
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
Be wary of people who expect you to change your life for them but don't even hesitate to change their life for you. Be wary of people who mock or belittle your truth yet expect complete understanding of them. Be wary of situations and spaces that require you to make yourself small. Be grateful for… Continue reading Be.
I grew up with very Disney ideas of love. I believed I would find myself a prince and it would be love at first sight. As an adult looking back, I realize that real life isn’t like in fictional settings. I’m an avid reader. There have been so many times where I wanted the love… Continue reading Love at first sight
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
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
Have you ever looked back on your life and thought about all the things that wouldn’t be if you knew what you know now? There are a few things that I am sure would not be an existence if I had the mind I have today when I was in my 20s and 30s. When… Continue reading Acceptance
Look Within 