“Competition in personal relationships twists reality, deforms character, blots innocence and kindness and trust with its sickness.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“The attribute that propels us to do what we do well is often the very thing about us that bothers others the most. At least, in the beginning of a thing. But in its creative completion, when we have pulled our insides out and formed this abstract thing, the trait that seemed to separate transforms […]
“Ask for what you want. You just might get it. And then you may not. But you exercised courage in the asking and THAT is worth practicing.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“If only we were as kind to ourselves as we are to others. If only we were as forgiving of those close to us as we would want to be forgiven. If only we accepted all of our humanity, not just the happy bits of it. Our greatest power lies in embracing the full scope […]
The wind slightly rustles leaves of a tree as if to say, “Here I am. See me through the graceful movement of these leaves and branches. I am here, but can only be seen if I move things in my path.” The wind animates the tree and is like the invisible force of the universe, […]
“Any acknowledgement of kindness, integrity, and authenticity makes those qualities a priority in our lives. Don’t let stress or time or fear prevent them from living in this world.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“The behaviors of others that ignite your anger, feed your insecurities, and make your fear a solid reality are psychological tools to be used in the refinement of your character.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“You don’t need the approval of others to boost your mood. But the act of reaching out is the thing, not the assent of another. You asked amidst immense fear and with hope. You reached out and said, ‘I need you.’ And that is courage, Whether or not they respond to you appertains to their […]
“All the world would be a better place if people simply had the courage to practice that which they believe they are deprived of.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“The unconscious person is attracted to the attributes in others they would most like to have and annoyed by the things they predominantly possess. The conscious person simply accepts all and by doing so dissolves jealousy, animosity, and pride.” Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com