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Dig Deeper
We are mostly superficial people, not necessarily in a material way, but in a relational way. Most conversations we have throughout any given day are merely surface talk. Most tasks we complete are menial, outlying tasks that really have no bearing on the bigger picture of your life. We rarely dig deep enough to explore … Continue reading
The “I Can’t” Mentality
So… I was on Facebook the other day and came across this: TRANSLATION: It’s easier not to try. We’re usually pretty quick to come up with reasons why we can’t do something. It’s easier to say we can’t than to actually make an attempt. This really got me thinking. It gave me a different … Continue reading
Ready For A Change? Follow These Ten Steps To Make a Change.
Transition is tough. It’s really difficult to make a life change, particularly when you are deeply rooted in the lifestyle in which you currently live. Great opportunity accompanies transition, but transition also presents great obstacles. That presents a bit of a dilemma. Do you choose to strive for the opportunity that lies ahead or do … Continue reading
Trust.Love.Integrity
Trust. Love.Integrity Three words that are so incredibly inter-connected and dependent upon each other. Not the words really, but the meaning of the words, the action of the words are what is important. Without trust you cannot have love and without love you cannot have trust. Without integrity, you can have neither in the fullest … Continue reading
It’s Just A Game. Or Is It?
Most people who know me know that I’ve been playing sports in a local adult sports league for the past four years. Furthermore, the primary sport that I play is none other than the good ole elementary game of kickball. Once you finish laughing at the fact that I regularly play a sport that is … Continue reading
(fitting in) vs STANDING OUT
There exists a need. A need to belong. A need to “fit in.” I imagine that we all possess this need in some capacity. At times it can be overwhelming. Personally, I’ve experienced the need to “fit in” mostly throughout my lower to mid twenties and I still continue to struggle with it. There’s a … Continue reading
Mend What Needs Mending
Driving home from my trail run this morning, I heard an old Billy Dean song on the radio called, “Only Here For A Little While.” The entire message of the song is amazing (Lyrics: http://www.lyricstime.com/billy-dean-only-here-for-a-little-while-lyrics.html), but the chorus goes like this: Gonna hold who needs holding, mend what needs mending, walk what needs walking, though … Continue reading
Embrace Your Age
Today, I began my last year in my twenties, the grand finale to my third decade of life. This 29th year of life also happens to be my golden birthday – 29 years old on the 29th of the month. As I reflect back on my life, I am filled with gratitude for the very … Continue reading
Always Ask The “Stupid” Questions.
So often we are afraid to ask questions. Why is that? Mulling this over the other day, I came to the realization that we so often don’t ask questions in fear of how others might react. Fear of being judged creeps in. Well guess what? You will be judged regardless so you might as well … Continue reading
Laughs and Love 