That’s it. Take a deep breath and hold it in. Count to three…let it out. Have you ever had someone say that to you? I have. Usually those words are spoken to me in the middle of chaos. In the middle of a moment/hour/day when everything feels completely outside of my control. It works. It centers me once more and leads Read more…
an open letter to anyone who tells me not to be sad, first of all, thank you. most people who say this have a positive intention. they don’t like to see loved ones in pain and their words are meant to be comforting. i know the feeling all too well. but what i really want you to know is that Read more…
I’ve noticed something a bit obvious (yet forgotten) about myself lately. I’ll say it quietly… I do not respond well to persistent criticism. I’m referring to something more than just the normal defensive reaction – where you argue your position, try to defend yourself, or walk away because you refuse to hear another word. (Although to be honest, it took Read more…
Oogway: My friend, the panda will never fulfill his destiny, nor you yours until you let go of the illusion of control. Shifu: Illusion? Oogway: Yes. [points at peach tree] Oogway: Look at this tree, Shifu: I cannot make it blossom when it suits me nor make it bear fruit before its time. Shifu: But there are things we *can* Read more…
