“To radiate the qualities you would like from another (e.g. listening, acceptance, attention, etc.) and to give them without expectation takes an incredible amount of courage. It means leaning into vulnerability and being utterly exposed. It is the high price lasting relationships pay to stay connected. At first it is awkward, difficult, even uncomfortable; and […]
“There are a million and one reasons why you shouldn’t lean into an interest, a relationship, a problem. And there is one reason why you should. Love. It heals the relationship, enhances the interest, and solves the problem.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“Some virtues can be relative and used as excuses to not take care of ourselves. We even use some (virtues), backed up by childhood loss or trauma, against our psychological well-being and in turn, physical health. We are not invincible. We humans require a tremendous amount of care. We must make time and room for […]
