“Changing the world is not mimicking the inspiring words of another. It’s not charming the crowd, being adored or owning a title of leadership. Changing the world is paying close, sharp attention to whether you practice your words, not what everyone else is doing with them. If you can daily entertain a perpetual inflation of […]
“Hypocrisy hides behind the thing you think you’ve mastered. To doubt, to question, to know that there is always more and that you will never truly be a master of anything keeps you in a perpetual state of innocence, learning and humility.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“You can master the jargon of positive thinkers and change the lives of many people with your words, but unless you experience the practical, day-to-day use of what you preach, there will always be the shadow of an inescapable weight.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“You can believe the most profound philosophy and brilliant ideals, but they will mean nothing and have no effect unless you have the courage, determination, and fierce attention to turn inward daily, hourly even and with absolute humility to take an honest look at whether or not your thoughts and actions match what you believe. And then when they do, be ready for it all to change. Isn’t life wonderful.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“It is not the rebel or outcast or disobedient that will destroy us. The greedy hypocrite is found in greater numbers and has the potential to infect humanity to its extinction. For us to survive and evolve and (even more important) live extraordinary lives, each individual must value personal honesty, practice accountability, and encourage connections. Otherwise, we will be a smattering of bones in dirt that some future life may or may not dust off out of curiosity.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
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