You are not just a body

Inspired from Gertler's Disembodiment Argument for Substance Dualism

Precisely who you are is not what you appear to be, just a body. You are a soul, a mind, inhabiting a body.

If our true essence is within our minds, is our mind, is our soul, then all of these exterior facets of the world are not us. But are merely extensions of past, present and future humanly creation. You are all you need to feel whole, to be happy, to be successful.

You are your soul (sole) motivator.

Those before us were wiser

"To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it."
-A Buddhist Quote

Like clockwork

Late night
Warm night
Gazing at the stars,  I ponder
My mind wanders.......

How finely tuned this Universe is.
Why am I here? Why am I here at this precise moment?
Recognizing life's beauty.
I am consumed
Within myself.
I surround myself

I become

The existence of myself was deliberate.
It was predetermined. Planned. Mapped. Conscious.
I. You. We. All in the same.

Sometimes you just have to forgive yourself

 Projecting your insecurities on others and blaming others never leads to healing. Live and let go. Freeing yourself from your inner turmoils.

What it takes to be HAPPY! :)

Being happy is easy. You merely have to allow yourself to be. If you're unhappy, it's an easy fix. Thankfully, only one person in this world can make  you truly happy and that is yourself. 


Start by eliminating your limitations. What is keeping you from being happy? Whatever it is, find a way to change it or get rid of it all together. Surround yourself with genuine, happy people. Now, that doesn't mean going out and searching for 20 new friends. Keep the friends you have. A few good ones will make this process all the more worthwhile. 


Smile at yourself in the mirror everyday. Remind yourself that you are beautiful and that you are a good person. Remind yourself that no matter what adversities the day brings, that you will continue to be happy and that you will stay positive. 


Don't allow yourself, at any point, to engage in negative self-talk. This only damages and critiques yourself in such a way that is harmful. Do things that make you happy. If you only have one or two things, don't feel like you have to have a laundry list. One or two things is normal. But, do them, nonetheless and engage in your happy activities with people who enjoy those things as well! You will be amazed at the amount of love and positive energy that swirls about when you have a room full of truly happy people. 

And, if you're feeling like you need someone, remember you are never alone. Plenty of people are struggling as well. You are your best resource, but I too am here for you. Any time. Any place. 


Loving you from my place in the universe,


Vanessa