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
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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
The Pain Of Change
Change happens when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing. I had no choice when faced with change, so this rings true. It’s similar regarding working out, especially in the beginning stages or trying … Read More
I Would Have, Could Have & Should Have
How often would you have, could have, and should have entered your thoughts? Me, probably too many times to count, and I’d imagine you may be in the same boat. Looking back, you will recall times when you made some … Read More
The Fine Line Between Sickness And Health
If you’re married, do you remember the wedding vows, for better and worse, in sickness and health? There will be good and bad times, and husband and wife must stick together through both. Better or worse, sickness and health are … Read More
Where The Light Shines Brightest
I was listening to a sermon when the preacher said something that left me and the congregation wide-eyed and bushy-tailed. “Where the light shines brightest, the shadows are the deepest.” Wow, profound, right? In all likelihood, those of you reading … Read More
Pushing Boundaries
Boundaries, you all have them, and they have been on my mind lately because when I’m not thinking of sex, food, or exercise, some real thinking goes on. Life stuff and today’s life subject are boundaries, when to set them, … Read More
Scars That Don’t Heal
I feel everyone carries mental and physical scars, and some show and some don’t. If you’re lucky or unlucky, depending on your perspective, these scars may reappear. Remember when you were a child (not that long ago, right), and you … Read More