“It is impossible to follow a to-do list when submerged in an intense emotion. Yes, they are thought triggered, but once they take over, a to-do list of how to get out is a weak fix. You can barely remember the truth of who you are, let alone someone’s peddled to-do list that made you feel good for a few minutes while caught up in their hype three days ago. The very idea of wanting to get out pulls you from the present moment. When you are in the depths of despair, there is only one thing to remember: ‘This is temporary.’ And then learn what you can learn. It is an opportunity, not something to escape from. Make peace with the despair. It is the course to becoming your own mentor and it is vital and brilliant and priceless.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com