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“If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire: if you want to be wet you must get into the water. If you want joy, power, peace, eternal life, you must get close to, or even into, the thing that has them.” C.S. Lewis

Don’t Die In Another’s World

“Had I not created my whole world, I would certainly have died in other people’s.” Anais Nin By: Gabriela Yareliz Some of the most glorious moments of our journeys are the ones where we buck all expectations and cultural rules imposed, and we create our own operating system. My rule is that the only opinionContinue reading “Don’t Die In Another’s World”

This Week’s Favorites 2.17.26

By: Gabriela Yareliz Strawberry milk was my favorite as a kid. Speaking of favorites— these are some of the things that have caught my eye these past few days. Megan Roup in conversation with Pia Mance (and yes, I did a The Sculpt Society workout shortly after). This palette photo reminded me of college: AnContinue reading “This Week’s Favorites 2.17.26”

Best Self

“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”

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”

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”

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”