I remember the moment when I stopped trying to get on with my life, and I simply let myself live with a broken heart. I stopped trying to be bright, positive, or above it. I stopped trying to convince people that I wasn’t beaten. Instead, I gave in. I let my sadness rub against me until […]
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The wisdom of amyris trees (Amyris balsamifera) tells us that humans experience loss, setbacks, obstacles, regret, and disappointment. Some of us seem to know instinctively how to maintain emotional balance, cultivate optimism, learn from mistakes, adapt to challenges, focus on the future, and move forward after misfortunes. Others of us find it difficult to cope
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I am AMYRIS and my story is RESILIENCE. I am the torch held aloft to light the dark seas and the pre-dawn path through the forest. I am the candle in the window and the candle on the altar. I am the bonfire at the center of the sacred circle. I invite you to warm your hands and
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