“We are conditioned from birth to think and feel according to the psychological distortion of those before us, to take another’s word as our own without question, to follow the emotions of the masses. This shapes a narrow scope of the universe, squeezing life of passion and enthusiasm. The only way out of such an […]
“Less drama, more peace. Less struggle, more ease. Less distraction, more intimacy. Less diversion, more focus. Less things and thoughts, more space, more clarity. Less division, more unity. Less judgment, more understanding. Less rigidity of views, more creativity. Less absolutes, more possibilities and more solutions. Less fear, more courage, more authenticity. Less hatred, hostility and disgust, […]
“Trying to instill the fear of God (or any fear at all) in a person that thinks independently is like trying to convince an already free human being they are not free. If you are this sort of preacher, if you must spend your time and energy convincing others to live a life the way […]
“Do not rely on the rickety psychological scaffolding of regurgitated beliefs. The longest held belief does not make it the truest. Sift through your thoughts. Doubt. Question. Deconstruct what you think is true about the world and about you. Make yourself innocent again. Make your perspective fresh. Add your best to humanity.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com [The original […]
“Your bliss is another’s burden. Your ‘must have’ is their irritation. You don’t need to share similar ideals with another person to confirm or feel better about your own. Get comfortable connecting with others who have contrasting lives from your own. Learn to love the variety and differences of others.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“When something feels right or good or when you experience an ease you have never felt, it is common for a certain amount of psychological discomfort and frigidity to follow. You may hesitate and question the ease, because you have picked up somewhere along your life that meaningful things are only those you have worked the hardest for. […]
“If you feel something other than compassion for any living thing, then you are viewing that being, creature, etc. through the scrim of ego, through beliefs and ideas and feelings that prevent you from seeing the truth and distinguishing reality. Dissolving those internal blocks is the purpose, path, and destiny of the human race and any resistance to it is pain and suffering, a feeling of separation, segregation, self righteousness and despair; which ironically, supplies more fuel for your purpose and presents more opportunities to dissolve the illusion.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“The image you have of yourself is solidified by the feelings you perpetually entertain. You repeat them so often, that you unknowingly defend them at every turn. You say you want to feel differently, to experience more joy and love and laughter; but are you willing to demolish the image of yourself that you have invested so much time and effort into solidifying? If not, that extraordinary life you want will never happen. It is impossible to remain the same creature all of your life. Your evolution, your change is inevitable. You can either resist it and be plagued by drama, suffering and fatigue, or initiate the change yourself by tearing down every idea, belief and feeling that keeps you small, isolated and fearful. In other words, your joy depends on you having huge balls of courage.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“You can believe the most profound philosophy and brilliant ideals, but they will mean nothing and have no effect unless you have the courage, determination, and fierce attention to turn inward daily, hourly even and with absolute humility to take an honest look at whether or not your thoughts and actions match what you believe. And then when they do, be ready for it all to change. Isn’t life wonderful.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“Where there is drama and hurt and betrayal, there is a choice that was made, wrought with holes where facts should have been and filled by fear, projections, and wild imagination.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
