“Purpose is not having a family, striving toward a successful career, or helping others in need, etc. Although, all of these things can be a catalyst for purpose. They are simply the stories we tell ourselves, so that a greater evolutionary impulse can propel us into a finer versions of ourselves.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“There will always be haters; and some may even be in your own family. There is no shame in staying away from toxic people – those that constantly criticize, make fun of, and tear down what you are in the process of building. Some people simply cannot see passed their insecurities and fears. That’s all.” […]
“Inner self-reliance means you have a strong sense of who you are without titles, without achievements, without family, social groups, or religion. Inner self-reliance is who you are without all of these things, which is (ironically) what you are meant to be with them.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
I have, for the most part, reserved this website for my personal philosophical insights. Well, I am breaking that pattern tonight. I don’t know how often I will be doing it, but I am doing it now (sort of). I have not been as consistent in my posting recently, but for good reason. Last week […]
“…So the short hand is: five parents of four children in three states. And there are people who think that the existence of my family somehow undermines or weakens or damages their family. And there are people who think that families like mine shouldn’t be allowed to exist. “I don’t accept subtractive models of love, […]
“The best gift you can give your children, spouse, friends and family is a mentally, physically, spiritually healthy you.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeño.com Self-sacrifice is any easy pitfall for most of us. The easy, convenient reaction is to give all we have for the ones we love – without second thought, without considering ourselves and what […]
“All situations, each person you encounter, every single moment is an opportunity to practice being a better individual. That is how you contribute to your most intimate relationships, your families, to the whole of the human race… by being the best you.” -Amy Larson, AmyJalapeño.com
My mother passed away two years ago today. I kept myself distracted all day, so that there would not be a moment of reflection or break-down (I have not really let myself grieve yet. I’m afraid if I start, I’ll never stop.) Before yoga this evening, one of my instructors came up and gave me […]
