“Strength is not in pretending everything is alright (when it isn’t), so that others don’t see what you consider weakness. Strength is stepping into and making space for vulnerability, so that all can step into theirs with ease; and by this miracle, this seemingly weak circumstance, we make the whole of humanity stronger.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“There is no ideal, no perfect, no heaven except in the moment you consent to your own humanity.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“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
“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
“Everything is temporary. If you take one moment, one thought, one feeling and make it the sum of your life, the result is an inclination to give up. It is despair. But if you accept that your capacity is immense, that you can care for many worlds within your one using compassion and understanding, then life becomes entertaining and joyful – a continual metamorphosis, written in your DNA for generations to come. Your greatest contribution to the world is not the world as it is now, but to you as you are now and for those that follow.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“Your level of influence on others is not measured by the success of those you influence, but by your determination to not make their success your own. Be content with a small, steady stream of qualities like humility, accountability, and desire, because over time they become massive contributions to the human race.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“If you want to connect or influence a person, listen. While you listen, you may hear an inner dialog that fills in the blanks and spaces and gives you all sorts of insight about this person. If you follow it, you will get lost. If you are brave, you will realize every criticism, judgement, and compliment that comes to mind is your own psyche telling you what you need to work on next. Then, once that is all out-of-the-way, you will listen to others with a fierce understanding of your shared humanity.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“There exists a behavior born of the fear of greatness, viral in a crowd, and the source of humanity’s greatest insecurity – the total surrender of thought to an organization, religion, or charismatic voice.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“People rarely mean what they say. Unless they are acutely aware, they say what they want to believe about themselves.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“Stagnation is the destroyer of the psyche. A revision of thought, a determination to keep moving, to change, to evolve with an appreciation for your particular perfect humanness is the foundation of a healthy state of mind.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
