“It’s no secret that you can’t be the best anything if you aren’t your best self.” Grey Huffington By: Gabriela Yareliz I am devising a plan to feel like I have a life again. Our habits and days are made of choices, and lately, it feels like all I do is work, commute (another full-timeContinue reading “Best Self”
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Questions for February
“If no one told you what to like— what would you actually choose?” Theo Von reading an ad for Pepsi By: Gabriela Yareliz On many mornings, I listen to comedy during my commute. It helps keep the blood pressure low. The morning is always filled with weird things. Today, it was a train with bloodContinue reading “Questions for February”
Circle
“Cézanne painted the same mountain because he wasn’t done seeing it. You are allowed to circle something until it opens.” Rainier Wylde Circle as long as you need to.
Well
“Whatever you’re doing, do it well. If you’re writing a thank you note, take an extra minute to mention something beyond the typical thank you. If you’re exercising, do each set as well as you can. If you’re in conversation, really listen and don’t just wait for your turn to talk. Having high standards addsContinue reading “Well”
Some of the Week’s Favs (2.6.26)
01. Pyro Fitness “Your habits are the silent architects of your life.” Kirsty Godso’s mantra 02. THIS TEA!! Tried this tea by Natazia zu Stolberg, and I am obsessed with it. Smells like cumin but tastes like a warm hug. 03. Podcast of the Week This podcast with Emma Grede and Simon Sinek. Their conversationContinue reading “Some of the Week’s Favs (2.6.26)”
Hope
From Tracy Anderson’s newest publication, Atlas: “I hope you connect to your past. I hope you see your stories. I hope you dream forward.” TRACY ANDERSON
Aliveness
“Civilization’s enduring commandment became: Do more. Try harder. Be better. Earn what was already yours in the first place–aliveness.” Rainier Wylde By: Gabriela Yareliz The quote above reminds me of Mary Oliver’s Wild Geese— “You do not have to be good; you do not have to walk on your knees.” There was a hilarious St.Continue reading “Aliveness”
Surrendering Small
“So we can stay small, fragile, and insignificant. But femininity isn’t any of those things. It’s loud, inconvenient, and strong AF.” Dr. Stephanie Estima By: Gabriela Yareliz For months, I have been looking closely at fitness, wellness and where I want to go. Carefully weighing what trainers and platforms I want to invest in and lookingContinue reading “Surrendering Small”
A Sassy February Awaits
“China tea, the scent of hyacinths, wood fires and bowls of violets— that is my mental picture of an agreeable February afternoon.” -Constance Spry (1886-1960) [From my February reading of Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach] By: Gabriela Yareliz January ended chaotically. Do you feel it? Some Mickey Mouse (Latin code for “rinky-dink”) Epstein filesContinue reading “A Sassy February Awaits”
Wonderwall
“And all the roads we have to walk are winding And all the lights that lead us there are blinding There are many things that I would like to say to you.” “Wonderwall,” Oasis By: Gabriela Yareliz I thought of Mr. H this week. He was my middle school math teacher, the first year IContinue reading “Wonderwall”
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