What does remarkable mean to you? I think that between celebrities and all of the trappings of well-curated images of people’s lives on social media we forget that there’s not a specific prescription for being remarkable. Human beings can be remarkable in small and large ways, from helping a stranger to volunteering for a meaningful […]
lay it down
We all carry some sort of burden. It’s the nature of being human. Things happen, it hurts us, and even though we try to let things go, sometimes we carry them around with us. For days, sometimes for months, and sadly, maybe even for years. The baggage could be heavy or light. Imagine how quickly […]
exciting news!
There’s some exciting news here at Bringing Back Awesome! I’ve been working on something…an ebook. And the best part is that it’s going to be free! A special little something for all of you! So keep your eyes open for announcements. Coming soon! Save
social constructs
Lately I’ve been contemplating some of the silly things we judge others and ourselves for, and realizing that many of those things are merely social constructs. Some fake rule or regulation that someone made up along the way to keep people “trained” and thinking inside the box. As an example, here’s one that I’ve come across more than once […]
black & white
It’s easy to think in black and white terms, especially when you’re looking at someone else’s life and their life decisions. But let’s be honest…life is messy. And complex. With many twists and turns. Human beings and their issues and motivation for doing things don’t come neatly prepackaged like a box of processed breakfast cereal. […]
body and soul
Let’s talk about our bodies for a moment. In our society we’ve been conditioned to look at our bodies as a utilitarian function and often a point of shame – too this, too that, not enough this, too much that. Plus too many of us abuse our bodies – too much booze, maybe even drugs, […]