Have you ever been passed over for something you wanted very much? If so, then you know the hurt that comes afterwards. The pain goes so deep it feels as though all the positive thinking in the world will not pull you out from the depths you are in. Perhaps you have dedicated effort to…
Don’t Lose Your Whistle
I hope you realize that if comfort is your joy, the moment comfort leaves, you will no longer have joy. It doesn’t take much to become uncomfortable; it often happens in a moment’s notice. In a world that has news broadcasted 24/7, we have the luxury of repeatedly hearing how bad everything is. There were…
Good Riddance!
Yesterday I reflected over the year 2020. It’s amazing how the year started off so well. I made many goals and for the first few months, I was able to achieve them daily. I was crushing it and it felt awesome. But then an unwelcome guest came onto the world stage and life as we…
It’s almost Christmas already!
Where does the time go? I used to think there was a large, black hole that sucked up all my time. For one reason or another, it just kept disappearing. “I don’t have time,” is one of the biggest lies we repeat to ourselves. We claim to be so busy, but still find time for…
Dream Not Yet Explored
When was the last time you got really excited about an idea and decided to share it with someone? Did it feel like you were trying to light a wet match? Not everyone will feel the same fire the way you do, if at all. Don’t put too much energy into trying to get them…
No Prize for Amateur Cooks
Throughout the years, I’ve had numerous experiences in the kitchen. No matter how much I actually cook, I still consider myself an amateur. Most of the sustenance in my adult life was prepared by someone else before I ever heated it up. Processed foods, whether packaged in the dry goods isle or the frozen food…
Don’t Jump on Me!
Recently, I came across a tiny gecko on the floor. If it had not moved, I would not have been aware of its presence. It was so small, barely over an inch long. I could hardly recognize it from some rubbage on the floor. I said hello little friend and went about my business trying…
Waiting for a Feeling? Part 3
I previously told a story about my video store dream at ten years of age. The original store was long gone by the time I got my driver’s license. However, my friend and I went to another store, where I formed a new video store dream. It was no longer about a game but something…
Waiting for a Feeling? Part 2
If you chose to face your fear wisely, then I send my congratulations to you. If you are still afraid, that is okay. When I said that courage comes once you face your fear, allow me to add a disclaimer. It doesn’t always come at one time. Sometimes it comes in small doses. When I…
Waiting for a Feeling? Part 1
Fear is sometimes a challenge. Many fears are irrational and unlikely to lead to grave consequences when we choose to face them. Yet there are others that can be deadly. Can we know the difference? If we genuinely want to be rid of our fear, then the onus is on us to research it. Facing…