This might sound harsh, but it’s true: Most people won’t change the world. Most people will go through life in defense mode. Afraid to step outside of their comfortable routines. Afraid of failure. Afraid of the unknown. Longing for a fuller life… a wider impact… a deeper joy… … but too terrified to climb outside…

October The past couple of months have been full of change, and life has been extremely rough. I realize now, that alot of what has happened is directly the result of a choice that was made by me. And, my, now, ex-wife had enough. 😦 I was an idiot, and ran from facing my demons,…

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The very real pain of breakups. Why they hurt so much and what you can do about it.  Breakups suck. They usually suck more for one of the break up-ees. They can suck so bad you don’t want to get out of bed, talk to anyone, eat. Sometimes it feels like you physically cannot do…

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When I’m going through an emotional period or a personal crisis, I’m often advised by well-meaning people (many of them writers themselves) to “write through it.” It’s a common enough expression; you might have heard it yourself from someone or from your own lips. For me, this advice has been less than helpful. I’m an…

Love is the most powerful force on earth. It can move mountains and makes the world around you sparkle with joy. The magic touch love adds to your life is both intoxicating and awe-inspiring. However, when a magical relationship is slowly coming to an end or when your love is one-sided and unreturned, it can…

Walked outside today, and boy is it cold outside. I do enjoy cooler temperatures, and this time of year, however, this year, yeah, not so much. The currently circumstance is one that is breaking my heart. A very very bad day! Where do I go from here?

“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot…

A list of songs that really mean alot to my heart and soul at this moment in time. You should check out the videos on “YouTube” for these songs. 🙂 Thought I would share the lyrics with you. I Will Rise – Chris Tomlin “I Will Rise” There’s a peace I’ve come to knowThough my…