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The following topic has become so convoluted in our culture that you most likely have a bias or predisposition on it and will tune out. That is because the messenger(s) of this information has traditionally been from an extreme religious sect and/or culture you can not identify with. So I am going to strip away […]

A walk in the park A cool Autumn breeze My mind in the dark Filled with dis-ease Why does the past Which should be left behind Always loop and rewind In the wheels of my mind? And what about tomorrow The anxiety of future lies Why do I feel such sorrow When all I see […]

Many of my writing themes revolve around following your passion.  It’s a popular concept in the self-help genre, almost to the point of being a cliche.  We have all encountered someone who has found their true calling in their life’s work and to witness it is a beautiful thing as these fortunate few have realized […]

We are wired by society to be overachievers.  So much so, that we now have to claim we are giving 110% as a mere 100% was apparently not sufficient enough.  Our culture reminds us, demands of us, that we constantly up our game and take it to the next level as the social pressures cause […]

It is a universal belief that stress comes from external sources. We witness it all the time: the demanding boss, the nagging wife, the hysterical kids on an airplane, the grumpy old man holding up the line at Starbucks. Stress levels spike and we blame others. Yes, people can drive us insane, but there are […]

Two monkeys in a glass cage are separated by a see-through barrier. Both are given the same task, for which they are rewarded a slice of cucumber. This process repeats over and over, with each monkey happily accepting the cucumber for their identical task. But then, one monkey is rewarded with a delicious grape while […]

Summer has finally arrived with seemingly endless sunny days here to stay as we recently celebrated the fourth of July.  It may harken us back to our glory days, reminding us of those long, lazy carefree days we enjoyed in our youth.  Those fond memories of summer felt like they would last forever with eternal […]

On solemn days, I often go to my favorite lookout point that offers a sweeping view of the valley below. There’s a small bench nestled between two large bushes that only the locals know, providing perfect solitude and tranquility. Across the valley are rows of houses perched on the hillside in the distance. I transport my mind into […]

There are so many myths and misconceptions regarding the proper workout to achieve your fitness goals and overall wellbeing. Whether your focus is weight loss, burning fat or reversing the aging process (or all three!), your MUSCLES need to be an integral part of your routine with an emphasis on how to stretch, tone and build […]

*Reposting with the hope that we will yearn for and desire a renewed connection with community now that life is returning to normal* I was walking out of a supermarket when a homeless man pushing a shopping cart caught my attention in the far corner of my eye. He was hard to ignore, talking – […]