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
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What Is Your Excuse?
My work ethic is questionable, and I’ll devise any excuse, real or imaginable, to get out of what I must be doing. Procrastination is the name of this game, and if it were an Olympic sport, I’d be on the … Read More
The Vital Importance of Suicide Prevention
You’ll probably never meet a person who hasn’t been touched by suicide in some way, shape, or form, and unfortunately, I’ve had my share of close brushes with it. My brother has tried to take his own life three times. … Read More
The Call Of Convenience
Convenience is proceeding with something with little effort or difficulty, while inconvenience is the opposite. You could argue that we have never lived with as much convenience as we do now. Geez, I’m old enough to recall having to use … Read More
Determination Is A Required Fitness Trait
Before diving into this post, we’ll use this definition of determination. Determination: The firmness of purpose; resoluteness. However, notice the similarities between determined and stubborn. Stubborn: A person’s dogged determination to maintain their attitude or position on something, even when … Read More
How Therapy Transformed My Life
Imagine this: you’re watching one of those intense cop shows where the officer, after a high-stakes incident, is mandated to attend therapy. The officer usually walks in, sits down reluctantly, and it’s a standoff with the therapist. Sound familiar? A … Read More
The Secret Sauce
I’m old enough to remember when they used to call the sauce on the Big Mac the secret sauce, or was it the special sauce? Anyhow, I’m showing my age. When making waves in the world or cooking up a … Read More
My Grandfather
I was only seven years old when my grandfather Ron Simmons died of prostate cancer, and at that time, he taught me vital lessons that will stick with me until I meet him again. Although my memories are hazy, I’ll … Read More