On this eve of a new year, I’m thinking about the people that I truly appreciate and letting them know it! I appreciate you, dear Reader! Your kind attention to my musings, meanderings, and convolutions…that’s a gift. Thank you! Ed Mylett, the leader, entrepreneur, author, and amazing speaker, shared something wonderful…he said, you are ideally suited to […]
In this post, I’ll look at ways to reduce both sensory and responsibility overload in everyday life from a divergent perspective using the following perspectives: Home Maintenance Chore Mitigation Obligation Reduction HOME MAINTENANCE As someone who would never count cleaning among their hobbies, I began to notice just how much of my precious time was […]
Writers Gotta Write, Right? Writing for the sheer pleasure of writing embodies the joy of creative expression, self-discovery, and the simple act of putting thoughts into words. For writers, the act of writing isn’t just a task—it’s a necessity, a way of making sense of the world and connecting with their inner selves. Writers gotta […]
Writing is a simple and pure act with minimal tools necessary for its execution.There are as many reasons to write as there are people who write. Some of the best reasons I’ve found to write are: Writing to create order – as with a legal will Writing to honor – composing songs for your beloved, […]
“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson Happiness isn’t a destination; it’s a dynamic process—a journey of getting happier. This reframes happiness from being a static goal to a living, breathing practice. It’s not an endpoint we reach but an […]
Disclaimer on HonorThis treatise in no way seeks to degrade the honor of the men and women in military communities around the world, who serve with integrity and commitment. It is, instead, an exploration of a culture that venerates sacrifice, particularly the sacrifice of its young to the gods of war. Introduction Those who believe […]
We fight for our way of life, not in the manner of a warrior defending their life. The powermongers who declare war have long been waging a battle in their minds, nurturing hate and perpetuating injustice—a tradition as old as humanity itself, dating back to when we first stood upright and took our initial steps. […]
WARRIOR A Warrior, she’s often been, obsessed with other lands. In tending to her freedom, so content to raise her hand. Yet even in the midst of war, surrounded by alone she knew t’was might that brought her here, and sliced her to the bone. This Warrior has sheathed her sword. Its glint may dull, […]
Are you a person who enjoys the challenge of competition, but also likes to fit in? Admitting that a challenge energizes you but attempting to fit in with a group establishes a dichotomy that creates a conflict within. You cannot fit in and stand out. The first step is admitting that you have a strong […]
I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference From the poem The Road Less Traveled by Robert Frost Isn’t it cool? Every day that you wake up on […]
