Cram Your Days with Joy and Awe
How I Found Peace When Everything Suddenly Felt Out of My Control
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche
I was twenty-five weeks pregnant when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Still working, still showing up, still dreaming of a gentle homebirth.
We had an event at work that day, and I had to walk to it. I remember feeling so out of breath that I had to stop every few steps. Walking upstairs became impossible without pausing. Something wasn’t right.
I’d also noticed I was losing weight, especially in my face. My cheeks had sunken in. Not exactly the glowing pregnancy look I’d envisioned. More “heroin …
What I Learned About Love and Worth When Money Was Gone
“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.” ~Oprah Winfrey
The fluorescent lights of the grocery store hummed, a cruel counterpoint to the silence in my head. I watched the cashier scan the items, the familiar beep-boop-beep of the register a countdown to my humiliation.
Pasta, milk, a loaf of bread, eggs—each item was a tiny weight on a scale, and I knew the final tally would tip it into the red.
“I’m sorry,” the cashier said, her voice a soft, sympathetic murmur as she removed the items one
Finding Peace When You Don’t Know What Comes Next
“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” ~Eckhart Tolle
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the kind of person who plans everything.
My calendar was color-coded, my to-do lists perfectly alphabetized, and I could tell you what I’d be doing six months from now almost down to the hour.
I thought control meant safety. If I could organize my world tightly enough, maybe nothing bad would happen.
For a long time, that illusion worked. I graduated near the top of my class, got a good job, and built …
How to Stop Judging Yourself and the Past Year Harshly
“The way you look at things is the most powerful force shaping your life.” ~John O’Donohue
As often happens at this time of year, I recently found myself lamenting how quickly time had passed. In this agitated headspace, the myriad of goals I did not accomplish and the numerous targets I did not reach sprang to the forefront of my mind.
Though unwelcome and unhelpful, these thoughts pushed their way into my internal dialogue, reinforcing themselves by collecting evidence of where I’d fallen short.
Viewing my past year through a critical lens cultivates a feeling of dislike for myself. It …
It’s Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself
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A Tiny Bit of Tiny Buddha, with You Every Day
I might be just a little biased, but I find this site very soothing. It’s my literal home on the web—built humbly in 2009 with more enthusiasm than expertise and the shoddy wiring (read: early missteps) to prove it.
But it’s not just the grounding tree on top, the calming Buddha logo, or the bright illustrations that fill me with peace. It’s this community. The honest stories. The aha moments. The shared humanity that brings with it a sense that it’s okay—and maybe even beautiful—to be imperfect.
If you too find comfort in this little oasis and appreciate the daily
Though I run this site, it is not mine. It's ours. It's not about me. It's about us. Your stories and your wisdom are just as meaningful as mine.