Amy Early, Author at Tiny Buddha

Posts by Amy-Early

Amy Early is an aspiring yoga teacher, writer, and present-dweller. When she is not working in hospitality, she is travelling, practicing yoga, enjoying the outdoors, or reading.

A Simple Way to Really See Each Other and Be Seen

By Amy Early

“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals.” ~Pema Chodron

Growing up, my family ate dinner together nearly every night. It was a given. My mom also created a tradition called “go around the table,” in which everyone in my family would take turns sharing the details of our day.

I often think back on this memory with awe at the impact this simple yet profound activity has had on my life.

While I do not yet have a family, I have introduced “go around the table” to friends at dinner parties …

When Things Are Hard: Quit Quitting and Show Up Fully

By Amy Early

“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it.” ~Eckhart Tolle

I have spent the bulk of my life committing to what’s “easy,” things I am naturally “good” at, and avoiding challenge.

In eighth grade, I tried out for the school musical and discovered that I am not actually a very good singer. I got a small part, but I quit to join the softball team. The thing is, I wasn’t very good at softball either. So I quit that too.

In high school I got straight A’s until …