When my son was born, he came out hungry, pudgy, and smiling. Those big gummy smiles didn’t just brighten my world; they lifted the hearts of everyone around him. Being a stay-at-home father gave me the priceless gift of witnessing … Read More
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Carrying Baggage
Who hasn’t carried baggage? Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car, you’ve packed a suitcase or three. If you’ve ever been late for a flight and had to dash with your baggage, you know how much fun it is. … Read More
Building Resilience Through Fitness
There are a few certainties in life: it will end, you will pay taxes, and things won’t always go your way. We can’t control any of these, but we can control how we respond to them, and that’s where resilience … Read More
Wrestling Your Limitations
Wrestling your limitations came up in something I listened to, and it sparked some thoughts. Is it like the WWE, where I lunge at my procrastination and body slam it to the ground? Or is it like wrestling with your … Read More
Lessons Etched in the Past
Here’s a funny tidbit about the past. It’s always lurking; at times, you cannot shake it, you always live with it, and you can never change it. I believe we can all agree on that, as I don’t use the … Read More
Admitting Your Mistakes
It’s hard to admit you made mistakes. You screwed up big-time and pissed people off, particularly those close to you. It is hard to forgive yourself and others. It’s hard to admit to yourself that you need help. It’s difficult … Read More
Men’s Mental Health Month
June is Men’s Mental Health Month, and while I’m not sure of what it all entails, any initiative that raises awareness about mental health is a win. We’re all familiar with the male stereotype of being the strong, silent type, … Read More
When To Put Yourself First
When to put yourself first is a selfish title, isn’t it? Often, putting yourself first means someone or something is not first. When we always get what we want, push our way with others, or refuse to share, we’re acting … Read More
Is Your Why Important (To You)
Being a curious kid, I would always bother my parents with the question of why. Parents: Clean your room. Me: Why? Parents: Because I said so. Parents: Have you done your homework? Me: Why? It’s boring, and I cannot be … Read More
Autism Awareness Month
Around two weeks ago, I watched a news story about a 17-year-old autistic child who was gunned down by four police officers in his front yard. The 911 caller reported that he thought was drunk, acting erratically, and holding a … Read More