2003 was when the “gay devil” (as I referred to him at the time) made his first appearance inside my unprepared thirteen-year-old mind. On a trip to Mexico that year, he sat perched...

Almost two decades ago, a mentor gave me a piece of advice that has stuck with me since:Slow down your life, at least a little bit, during the summer months.This advice...

“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that...

“What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.” ~Abraham Maslow A few years ago I decided to take a break from alcohol, and I also decided I would...

“You can’t force anyone to value, respect, understand, or support you, but you can choose to spend time around people who do.” ~Lori Deschene I always felt somewhat different from my family growing up. I...

Contentment can easily be misunderstood.Before I jump into the misunderstanding that many people have concerning it, let me begin by saying that contentment is desired by most people.A definition might be helpful. To...

Fifteen years ago, I was introduced to minimalism by my neighbor, and it forever changed my outlook on life.The concept is simple, but incredibly rich.By choosing to own less, I free...

“The body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the spirit heals with joy.” ~Unknown Today, I want to give thanks for two of the special God-given gifts I feel grateful to...