“Those that feel deeply, that are unapologetic and unabashed by intense fears (not of the world, but of their most intimate relationships) are humanity’s trailblazers. The rest regurgitate and mimic brilliance.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“Resistance to change is understandable, and it can be brilliantly justified. But change is movement. It is necessary turbulence that demands a variety of connections with people, places, and situations key for psychological equanimity. When you insist on the same identity day in and day out, when you cling to the perceptions of who you think you are in your mind and with your body, your life turns in to a gray stagnant pool and the essence of your spiritual beauty withers and can vanish entirely. Be brave. Let turbulence be your teacher. Be remade again and again. Be brave.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
Everyone wants to belong, to be a part of a community, a cluster of people with simlar beliefs. It’s a psychological blanket and brief respite from the chaos of fear (and basically, not knowing who you are). That inclination is built into our DNA to ensure our survival. It’s natural. Ironically, the next stage of […]
“Fear and anxiety want to be seen; and they rise to the surface of our psyche when in the presence of that person or circumstance we most need to face if they are to be dissolved for good. It is interesting that those circumstances are usually the ones we put great effort into avoiding.” -Amy […]
“Wherever there is light, there is shadow. And where there is shadow is cast an amplified perspective, a deeper understanding, an extension of compassion. Accept both (light and shadow) to sanctify the ground on which you stand. Reject one or the other and be damned.” -Amy Larson, AmyJalapeño.com
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