Tag: world

Freedom, Thoughts

Gender role traditions

J Tyes

Recently, my husband went to the grocery store to get things he needed to make dinner and he was approached by a family friend. A comment relating to the traditions between men and women was made, which made my husband uncomfortable. The comment may or may not have been meant as a joke but it… Continue reading Gender role traditions

Equanimity, Thoughts

Cycle through knowledge, forgiveness and peace.

J Tyes

If you've ever read the bible or know some of the significant parts of the bible, you know that Jesus was the son of God who was sent on earth to show the world the way towards salvation. Jesus is known to have last words from the cross but one that I am relating to… Continue reading Cycle through knowledge, forgiveness and peace.

Equanimity, Freedom, Thoughts

History on repeat

J Tyes

Today, in the US, we celebrate our independence. July 4, 1776 marks the day that the original 13 colonies declared themselves an independent nation, separate from England. This year it's especially difficult for me to celebrate because of the condition of this country. I feel some level of shame for the things right outside my… Continue reading History on repeat

Equanimity, Thoughts

Be the voice of inspiration

J Tyes

Today’s inspiration from Rumi is about the impact of our voice. “Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” The world we live in is loud. The sound is almost unbearable and it clouds one’s thinking.  We seem to have always been a nation where the loudest voice is the… Continue reading Be the voice of inspiration