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A Funeral for Past Relationships

We’ve all been there. Engulfed in the pain of a dead relationship. The people around us tell us to move on, but how? We feel

Relationships: “Why are you so full of Sh!t?”

Reflections from an airport… I’m here an hour and a half early for my flight back to NY, so I’m sitting here at my gate

The Essence of Beauty

There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true

The Journey’s Baggage

I am a people watcher and I travel a lot. At times, this makes for entertainment, aggravation, and even observational learning. On one particular occasion,

Your History – Your Destiny

So many of us get caught up in the past: past issues, past relationships, past mistakes, etc… We tend to give away our thoughts and

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The Difference Between Bravery and Courage

I learned many priceless lessons during my time serving in the military. And while many of those lessons were delivered through serious situations, there are

You’re Not Drowning

You are not broken. You are not ugly. You are not unworthy. You are not too short. You are not too tall. You are not

When Things Get Cold

When serving in the United States Air Force I got to see some beautiful places and experience a myriad of different people and climates. One

Empty Your Cup

One of my favorite stories concerns famed martial artist, Bruce Lee, and his desire to be trained by a local Master. At the time, Bruce

Car Manufacturer

Years ago, I was invited to a car manufacturing and testing facility. This was a facility at which engineers designed and tested several different types

The Observer Test

What would someone watching think? Think about what your actions tell the people around you. Based on your behavior, would the people around you be

Nourishing Relationships

Relationships challenge us; they always have and always will. There is a constant conflict between the common relationship dynamic and our innate narcissistic needs. It

If You Want to Learn How to Live, Hang Out with People Who Are Dying

I have spent many years as a volunteer at veterans’ hospitals; often spending the final days with our brothers and sisters who have served. I

Perspective – It’s Not What You Look At; It’s What You See

Perspective makes all the difference. It’s not what you look at; it’s what you see… Remember that the sun never actually sets; it’s our perspective