Just Another Day

So we are approaching the New Year. I have heard, on numerous occasions this week, “it’s just another day”, which, to be honest, it really is. We can review all the historical reasons why a year is what it is, the calendar, etc. but I’d like to think that it really doesn’t matter. This is

Riding in Cars with Budding Adults

A world of people who feel good about themselves would be a much different place than the one we live in today.

Acceptance AKA “What If…”

There is a school of thought or belief that the individual journey we are on is exactly the one we are supposed to be on. It is phrased in many different ways. Perhaps you have heard things such as “it was meant to be” or “it happened for a reason”. I don’t personally subscribe to

I’m back (and squishier than before)

“..within each of us lies the ability to be cracked open a bit more regardless of whether we may consciously or unconsciously be willing to be an active participant.”

Remarkable Day

“… what really matters are the unexpected, wonderful, tragic, elaborate, simple, mind-boggling, boring things that happen in-between ..”

Feelings (whoa, whoa, whoa Feelings)

That is what love really is – when you are witnessing those you would die for just being in the moment and embracing the fleeting nature of it all.

You’re Doing Great

The thing is, at this moment – on January 25, 2016, I am doing great.

The Kids Who See Me Through

I am a very lucky man because there is nothing more affirming than seeing your own children exhibit behavior that is selfless, resolved and decisive…

There is no better way to help oneself than helping others so this is me being selfish.

Forgiveness

I am going to try and start to forgive myself and shed myself of the guilt, shame, anger and fear that can stir the soul and cloud the inner engine that propels us forward.