Your Emotions Are Valid. Period.

What is life if we were to feel nothing at all? Emotion evokes passion and passion evokes the sense of being alive. So, why then does emotion get such a bad rap? How often have you heard the phrases: “Don’t be so emotional,” or “You shouldn’t make decisions based on your emotions.” How often have … Continue reading Your Emotions Are Valid. Period. →

Honesty – An Unlikely Rebel

I love honesty. It is a healer. It is a creator of a true moment, and a genuine connection with another person. It’s the vibrant thrum of life itself. When I was young I looked up to people who were honest and real. You know, the ones that weren’t trying to impress … Continue reading Honesty – An Unlikely Rebel →

I Will Sing of My Love For You…

https://soundcloud.com/user-48146613/complete So I was thinking I would share a song that I wrote for the love of my life. Most of my songs are about issues that I am struggling with, and the music helps me sort out my emotions. Writing happy songs is usually the hardest things for me to do. However, the … Continue reading I Will Sing of My Love For You… →

Savoring Each Moment – A Learned Skill

So I was thinking about what an artform it is to savor each moment in life. Oh how I want to live each day with a deep appreciation for each and every minute that I encounter. “Suck all the marrow out of life!” “Carpe Diem!” and all that jazz. However, it has taken me a … Continue reading Savoring Each Moment – A Learned Skill →

Is This Parenting Or Final Destination?

So I was thinking the other day of how parenting is much like living the movie Final Destination. Yes, I do mean the one cheesy movie from 2000 where a kid has a premonition of his plane exploding on takeoff. He subsequently gets off the plane before it happens and convinces several people to get … Continue reading Is This Parenting Or Final Destination? →

So I was Thinking…

“So I was thinking….” a phrase that people close to me have come to know as a signal that a deep topic is about to tumble out. What dictates our behaviors? Why do we hurt? How can we make relationships better? How can we ward off the existential dread? These are just some of the … Continue reading So I was Thinking… →