By: Gabriela Yareliz Have you noticed that people use other’s desire to be perceived as “good” as a manipulation tactic? People choose groupthink, their likes and dislikes (and sometimes their vaccinations and medical procedures) based on optics, oftentimes. ‘What will people think?’ is often the undercurrent. The craving for acceptance can be so exploited. PeopleContinue reading “Don’t Be Good”
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Vision
“A lot of things broke my heart but fixed my vision.” Freddie Gibbs By: Gabriela Yareliz That’s the way it is. Often, through suffering, we find salvation and clarity. Clarity requires humility. When we don’t learn through suffering, it’s often because we are clinging to our own hopes, delusions and sometimes, ego. A lot ofContinue reading “Vision”
A Rothbart World
By: Gabriela Yareliz Rumors of a recession swirl. Our economy has been in a bubble for far too long. Is it time for the long awaited pop and self-correction? Let’s be real, in many ways this has been inevitable. What we chose in the last election was who we want to lead us out ofContinue reading “A Rothbart World”
The Idea of Balance
By: Gabriela Yareliz I keep hearing about the idea of balance. Does it exist? Is it real? Most entrepreneurs say no. Most parents of young children say no. Some people who work 9-5 say yes. I guess balance (if it exists) rides the waves. I guess, though, if it comes in seasons that are sprinkledContinue reading “The Idea of Balance”
The Pages
“All I wanted to do with my life was fill the pages.” Jhumpa Lahiri Same, Jhumpa, same. Words have the power to do that to you. They sort of take over and fill your mind with swollen dreams. Pages flying into every corner of the heart.
Goalie
By: Gabriela Yareliz Goalies— their job is to go against any human instinct to duck or avoid a hit— their job is to block and take the hits. It goes against all human instincts to avoid pain or direct impact. Sometimes in life, to get the job done right, we have to go against allContinue reading “Goalie”
Edge
“But what WE CANNOT AFFORD TO is to NOT have an edge. A unique set of skills a lá Liam Neeson that sets ourselves apart from the rest.” Jesus Enrique Rosas I was a fan of The TIG, when Meghan Markle wasn’t completely insufferable (years and years ago). I have zero desire to see herContinue reading “Edge”
Bubbles
By: Gabriela Yareliz Stories are everywhere. There are layers and layers of them that we have to chew through. In some places, they are easy to see. In others, you have to work a bit harder. You have to wait a bit longer. It’s like chewing through those gummy bears that are (I swear) madeContinue reading “Bubbles”
Seasons
By: Gabriela Yareliz Spring reminds us that rebirth is upon us, and the future is around the corner. We can’t skip seasons, and we can’t skip chapters. Through the good and the bad, we keep going. Through the uncertainties we push through. When the page is blank, we grab the pen. Our power rests inContinue reading “Seasons”
Six Months
By: Gabriela Yareliz I keep coming across this thought— six months. Where will we be in six months? Anything is possible. Your current circumstance is not permanent. Today, no matter what you are going through, I urge you to take care of yourself, and do something that nourishes your spirit. When things get hard, rememberContinue reading “Six Months”
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