“I vow to let go of all worries and anxiety in order to be light and free.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
Whenever worries and anxiety overwhelm your life, people tell you, “Just relax.”
Thanks, that’s wise advice, but how the hell do you do that? You’d love “to be light and free,” but that seems impossible when you’re feeling heavy and enslaved.… Read More
“Stay away from what might have been and look at what will be.” -Marsha Petrie Sue
When I look back at some of the most painful moments of my life, I see myself sitting alone feeling either immense shame or regret.
It’s bizarre how we can get so offended and angry when other people hurt us and yet repeatedly choose to torture ourselves—far worse than they possibly could—through repeated mental rehashing.… Read More
“If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.” -Lao Tzu
In my quest for personal development, I’ve done a ton of processing, meditating, reading, praying, exercising, eating well, and helping other people. All of these things are amazing, and I still do them regularly, but none of it matters if I don’t guard my thoughts as though my life depends on it.… Read More
“If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.” ~Proverb
It’s been a year since I stumbled upon Tiny Buddha. At the time I was in a difficult place emotionally, mentally, and physically.
I felt as if life were pointless and that there was nothing for me in the world: no room, no hope, no opportunity, no relief from the chronic tiredness and pain, and no love.… Read More
“Whenever something negative happens to you, there is a deep lesson concealed within it.” ~Eckhart Tolle
The most common conversation I have with other people includes the blame game.
The one where your job, your wife, your dog, your mother-in-law, your neighbor six doors down, the media, the government, the receptionist at your doctor’s office, or the dress maker who measured you wrong is somehow responsible for the problems you’re having.… Read More
“The moment in between what you once were, and who you are now becoming, is where the dance of life really takes place.” ~Barbara De Angelis
When we were kids, my dad used to measure us as we grew taller. On the back of the door of the laundry chute, he would keep track of me and my two sisters.… Read More
“We all have problems. The way we solve them is what makes us different.” ~Unknown
Like so many others living in Florida, my family was deeply affected by hurricane Charlie in August of 2004. We have completely recovered financially some years later but the gravity of the situation leaves feelings close to the surface.… Read More
“Be bold, be bold, and everywhere be bold.” ~ Herbert Spencer
I’m actually much more of a proponent of “going with the flow” then going against it. And sometimes forcing yourself to do something you don’t want to do can be considered going against the flow.
But I do that for a different reason, and not everyone would agree.… Read More
“Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.” ~Bernice Johnson Reagon
The last five years of my life involved a lot of self-inflicted stress and in the end, tremendous spiritual growth.
In 2003 I made a decision that would have a major impact on my life without realizing my true intentions.… Read More
“One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.” ~Unknown
I’m about to say something that’s freaky and a bit philosophical but true. Really take this in: You become your comfort zone.
In this article I’m going to talk about how getting out of your comfort zone is crucial to actualizing your aspirations.… Read More
“The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be.” ~Shakti
Does your life just happen to you?
Would it be safe to suggest that a lot of people wake up each morning, shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, go to work, come home, eat dinner, watch television, go to bed, and repeat the same course of events Monday through Friday without ever being fully conscious of what they’re doing?… Read More
“Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.” ~John Allen Paulos
Over the past few years, as I settle into my late 20’s, life seems to have opened the flood gates to the number of lessons and realities I encounter. With each of these hardships or challenges I’ve overcome, I take with me a lesson of new wisdom, deeper compassion, self-awareness, humility, and empathy for others.… Read More
“Some people think it’s holding that makes one strong–sometimes it’s letting go.” ~Unknown
I’m the divorced mother of 2 teenage girls. Holidays are split between the girls having Thanksgiving with their dad and Christmas with me on even-numbered years and vice versa on odd number years. It’s hard on all of us, but it has been especially hard on me this year.… Read More
“You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness that is already within you.” ~Eckhart Tolle
Don’t doubt yourself. You are more than enough.
You are good enough. If no one else tells you that, I will reaffirm you that you are good enough to do whatever you want in life.… Read More
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ~Lao Tzu
At lunch the other day, a new friend and I were discussing changes in our lives and how everything feels very new and different.
I remembered the most beautiful descriptionMark Nepo wrote in The Book of Awakening. … Read More
“We all have problems. The way we solve them is what makes us different.” ~Unknown
We all have problems, don’t we? There isn’t a single person on this planet who doesn’t have one even if they’re the Buddhist monk living their life peacefully. Everyone has something to overcome.
There’s nothing wrong with having a problem.… Read More
“Life is a process of becoming. A combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death.” ~Anais Nin
Five months ago, my partner Mike and I were offered jobs as English teachers in a school in China.… Read More
“Our strength grows out of our weaknesses.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
After writing my last post for Tiny Buddha, 5 Steps to Accept your Weaknesses, I had an intense few days involving an extremely spiritually and emotionally significant relationship that has recently ended, or at least ended in one form.
I found myself sobbing so uncontrollably in my kitchen that I was choking.… Read More
“Don’t let today’s disappointment cast a shadow on tomorrow’s dream.” -Unknown
Have you ever looked back on your life, exactly a year ago, and felt amazed by how much has changed?
Last year at this time, I’d only just started this site and I was competing in a blogging contest. Ignite Social Media, the marketing company behind the mood supplement SAM-e, had come up with a clever crowdsourcing campaign to generate awareness for the product.… Read More
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Two years ago, I was working 70 hours per week without a sense of purpose, passion, or joy. As I wrote before in my post Do, Adjust, Do: A Journey to Meaningful, Satisfying Work, I’ve held nearly 100 different jobs in my time if you count my various freelance and contract gigs.… Read More
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