Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash I watched a man die today. Last night, I decided to write something about my experience during counseling. I wrote the title and left it at that. The next day, a man jumped from the roof of a parking garage near my office. It was surreal and not something...

Photo by Autumn Goodman on Unsplash I’m too distracted by the news or YouTube. I’ll be enthusiastic about starting a project. CRASH. Do elephants hold grudges? The next thing I know, it’s 3 AM, and I’m stuck in a rabbit hole. After a while, I can fight the distractions. But, sitting down at a...

Our conduct has greater value than any circumstance. The world is falling apart in record time. More circumstances are facing us each day than I can count. But, there is a silver lining. The more we see our part, the more we can take charge and focus. A great quote I came across: Circumstances are...

Another week has passed, and it's been good. Faith I've been reading My Utmost for His Highest, but I once again did not feel any entries jump out.  Physical Health It's been another rough week with lifestyle changes.  I have gotten comfortable in some ways this week. I still weigh...

Fears have immense power over us individually and as a nation. We fear what the future holds. We fear those different from us.  We often allow these fears to dictate the core of our lives. Risks become too great, so we stick with ordinary living.  The lies we tell ourselves keep us in...

Decision-making is not the easiest thing for everyone. Fear of failure can be stifling. Even the uncertainty can throw us off.  I find it easier to delay decision-making until it's necessary. Yep, procrastination. It never helps but feels right at the time.  When it's a strong this or...

I am driven and often focused on the goal. Often to the point that I try to skip the journey.  I want to appear at the finish line magically. But that's not how it works. I tend to set a big goal for myself. But, since a process requires consistent daily tasks, I fight the journey.  . . . No...

Cognitive dissonance theory states that people often hold on to inconsistent beliefs. It provides an explanation for why a person's behavior can conflict with beliefs. For instance, a person can know that smoking impacts their health. Yet, their behavior does not change, and subtle justifications...

When I think of security, I often think of police or a weapon for self-defense. We live in a very fragile world.  It seems anything can change in a matter of moments. The last two years have brought this home for many of us. Whether the pandemic or economic turmoil. I find myself looking for...