Tag Archives: musings

Next-Level Maturity

“One of the ways I used to betray myself (the most) was by sharing my most fragile ideas and intimate ideas with the exact wrong people.” Tara Schuster By: Gabriela Yareliz Tara Schuster articulates something we all fall into. Having that level of discernment is next-level maturity.

The Path is Paved By Choices

“If the path before you is clear, you’re probably on someone else’s.” Joseph Campbell By: Gabriela Yareliz Our path is one we need to clear. That requires making decisions. Choices. I think the world is full of people who are afraid to take ownership of their decisions because they don’t trust they can make theContinue reading “The Path is Paved By Choices”

When Grief Rips Through

“Let’s not romanticize grief. It is a ghost parade. Sleep doesn’t come. Only reckoning.” Rainier Wylde By: Gabriela Yareliz Grief can stem from so many things or circumstances. It is often tied to death, but it can be tied to addiction, abandonment, loss of time, betrayal, not being understood or loved, and the loss of aContinue reading “When Grief Rips Through”

That Sparkly Gold Bag

“It’s all a love story, isn’t it? Life?” Theo Von By: Gabriela Yareliz She is wearing a white embroidered skirt that looks sort of fuzzy, a camouflage crew neck, a small glittery gold bag with a thin chain, a copper phone case and turquoise rings on her fingers with silver fingernails. Her glasses are pinkContinue reading “That Sparkly Gold Bag”

The Essential for the Pilgrimage

“Chronos is time at her worst. Chronos keeps track. Chronos is delusion of grandeur…. Kairos is intimacy with the real. Kairos is time at her best. Kairos lets go.” Sarah Ban Breathnach By: Gabriela Yareliz Time and growth. There has been an insistent pattern in my reading about both lately. The theme has been aboutContinue reading “The Essential for the Pilgrimage”

Never Squander

“I pray just as fervently that we never squander or surrender another precious day for whatever reason, and that we never wait until something dire occurs to feel justified in setting boundaries.” Sarah Ban Breathnach

Staying Engaged

“Do not tire, never lose interest, never grow indifferent—lose your invaluable curiosity and you let yourself die.” Tove Jansson, Fair Play What if we determined to do a new thing every day? I promise you, we would feel more alive.

Reminder

By: Gabriela Yareliz My old executive coach wrote to me the other day to check in. It was sweet. When she texted, I was feeling annoying, exhausted and in some weird raging PMS state. Something about that woman inspires me to set boundaries. Her sweet text jolted me (positively). When she texted to say hi,Continue reading “Reminder”

Craft Heaven

By: Gabriela Yareliz I was on the train (naturally— when am I not?), and I saw an ad for a new Hobby Lobby in Tribeca. This is not a drill! We have a Hobby Lobby. Hobby Lobby reminds me of my days in Gainesville. I love the smell in there. We love Hobby Lobby inContinue reading “Craft Heaven”