“It is to the benefit of your inner peacenot to harm otherslet this truth settle into your mindand awaken when things get toughwhen you thinkrevenge will calm your heartor erase the pain you have feltrememberwhen you thinkspreading the turmoil you feelwill ease the fire burning inside of yourememberwhen you thinkmaking life harder for someone elsewillContinue reading “Comforting Thought: Inner Peace and Not Harming Others”
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The messiness of being a woman
I’ve just emerged from a seven day storm of crying at the drop of a hat, hating everything about being alive and blubbing incoherently while holding various plushies brought home from the four corners of the earth, each imbued with a lot of temporal and historical meaning for myself and the Polish Bear. It’s aContinue reading “The messiness of being a woman”
Comforting Thought: Arriving at mutual understanding
“When an argument starts
your goal should be to arrive
at a mutual understanding
it helps to become aware of the inner tension
that is impacting your reasoning
notice your level of attachment
explain yourself clearly
listen with patience
find the balance between honoring your truth
and reflecting on your partner’s perspective
and remember that success
is both of you feeling heard”
Ancient Word: The Umwelt
“The act of contemplating the Umwelt of another #creature is so deeply #human and so utterly profound. Our senses filter in what we need. We must choose to learn about the rest.” #animals #connection #love #quote #bookquote
Comforting Thought: Real Maturity
“Real maturity is observing your own
inner turbulence and pausing before
you project how you feel onto
what is happening around you” #YungPueblo #poetry #quote #selflove #hope
Comforting Thought: Vibrant Relationships
“Vibrant relationships
feel like a sanctuary
where you are safe
to bring your vulnerability
and you are given ample love and care
a home
that equally supports
rest and growth
free from judgment
as you both seek to evolve
a union
void of control
but filled with
mutual understanding”
In praise of Japan’s most majestic cat, circa 889 A.D
In the year 889 A.D, the 23 year old Emperor of Japan writes a journal entry filled with awe and gushing praise for his beloved cat. “On the 6th Day of the 2nd Month of the First Year of the Kampo era. Taking a moment of my free time, I wish to express my joyContinue reading “In praise of Japan’s most majestic cat, circa 889 A.D”
Comforting Thought: Holding Space
“In special moments, we can take turns deeply seeing one another. here we move beyond having an exchange into holding space while someone reveals their truth. this is a higher level of listening that involves acting as a compassionate audience for another person without interrupting or adding our own perspective. when we hold space for one another, hearts become more open, truth is ready to be revealed, and old tension comes to the surface so that it can be seen and held, not just by the speaker, but also the listener. this collective honoring of each other’s truth can be incredibly healing.”
The best gift I ever received
Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. It wasn’t a diamond ring, a sports car or a house. It wasn’t anything that impresses shallow people. It was time, deep listening to me, hugs, love, laughter, memories together doing things and seeing things all over the world, from when we were young to now,Continue reading “The best gift I ever received”
Comforting Thought: There are spaces meant for you
“i know you squeeze into tight spaces
with the hope that you may fit
without aching.
there are spaces meant for you
that will not require you to bend
in order to belong safely.”
good grief, brianna pastor #PTSD #trauma #safety #hope #love #connection #healing #psychology #books #quote
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