Recently I had a conversation with someone close to me whom I care about a lot. The conversation included some of their frustrations about what they consider to be too much talk and not enough action on my part about a particular subject. I found their delivery to be harsh and I shared that feedback, […]
Darkness vs light
Lately I’ve been going through something. To be honest, I’m not even sure of how to articulate what that something is. The closest I can come to describing it is a struggle between darkness and light. Not in the sense of good vs evil. More along the lines of light = goodness, joy, and a […]
Slow and steady
Slow and steady wins the race. Or so the saying goes. Actually, slow and steady sucks. There. I said it. Slow and steady sucks ass. Especially when you want what you want. Or when you’re going through something. And by going through something, I mean going through something negative. Let’s just get it over with […]
A simple life
I like the sounds of children running and screaming at recess. I like wearing striped underwear. I like climbing back into bed on a chilly morning. I like the jingle-jangle of coins in a man’s pocket. I like to turn the pages of a book. I like the smell of old-fashioned soap. I like to […]
Jump without a net
The good things in life – the really good stuff – doesn’t always come easily. Often it’s a bit dangerous. It’s as if there’s a bit of risk attached. Like you’re jumping without a net. Taking a leap of faith. Maybe you screwed up and are feeling sheepish about making things right again. Maybe you […]
Love yourself
Ultimately, everything comes down to loving yourself. How you treat yourself, how you care for your body, how you nuture your heart and soul, how you expand your mind, how you feel about and treat others, and even your capacity to love others. If you don’t love yourself, fully and with abandon, none of the […]