“Lean too much on other people’s approval and it becomes a bed of thorns.” ~Tehyi Hsieh In the face of a conflict with another, the wisdom that most often brings me peace is the reminder that the only thing I can change is how I react. Whatever or whoever else is a part of the… Continue reading Releasing the Need for Approval and Making Peace with Yourself
Month: October 2024
8 Things to Do If You Want to Be at Peace with Yourself
“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world.” ~Marcus Aurelius How can I find peace of mind? It’s a question often asked, but rarely answered in a satisfying way. Some say peace of mind lies in security. Some say it’s about de-cluttering and finding stillness and calm in life. Some say it’s… Continue reading 8 Things to Do If You Want to Be at Peace with Yourself
5 Surprising Things I Learned During a Year of Silence
“Freedom is instantaneous the moment we accept things as they are.” ~Karen Maezen Miller Four years ago I spent the better part of a year being silent. A friend had told me that in silence, the bits of you that need healing heal themselves. He was talking about the bits of me that had pushed me until… Continue reading 5 Surprising Things I Learned During a Year of Silence