“Less drama, more peace. Less struggle, more ease. Less distraction, more intimacy. Less diversion, more focus. Less things and thoughts, more space, more clarity. Less division, more unity. Less judgment, more understanding. Less rigidity of views, more creativity. Less absolutes, more possibilities and more solutions. Less fear, more courage, more authenticity. Less hatred, hostility and disgust, […]
“You may have more than one soul mate – one for each significant period in your life. You could spread yourself that thin. But what if you had a soul mate that shifted with you. What if you both used the momentum of determination and power of leaning in, of trusting one another for every difficult, fearful, traumatic, blissful moment. You may call me optimistic. I’m not. The formula is simple and elegant and easily accessible for everyone that gets out of their own way. This is the one and only rule to a successful, long-lasting, deeply intimate relationship (the deepest you will ever experience in your life, if both are determined): there is no giving up. Surrender what you think you know. Find a way.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“In all the world there is one thing that nurtures every connection, every friendship and marriage: a proximity to and harmonious relationship with silence.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“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 […]
“To listen, to truly see someone without judgment or labels or aspirations of fixing their problems, if even for a moment, is the greatest measure to which you can care for them.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“Our greatest joys (in friendship, work, and intimacy) stem from depths and darkness we may think impossible to recover from. To throw away those opportunities to face fear is to deny what we passionately asked for in the first place.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“Being physically close to someone is not necessarily the key to making a relationship work. You can be in the same room with a person and as psychologically far away from them as any stranger. Close proximity of the soul bends time and space to makes miracles happen. Communicate. Get on the same page. And […]
“There is a direct correlation with our most intimate relationship and what we project into the world.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
“What you avoid, deny, and push away now may eventually be what you need or want in days to come. And if you push too hard or keep it too distant, you may lose it for good.” -Amy Larson, amyjalapeno.com
There is no need for hurt or anger if a person you love rejects you, isolates or abandons you. Love deeply. And when you discover that person does not share mutual feelings, honor it and simply step away. Graciously honor their choice. They know what is best for them and you can channel your love […]
