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Apologizing… for some is the hardest thing in the world! For others… it’s the easiest; every other word is “I’m sorry”. The question is… “Why”? Apologizing tends deals with your pride, image of yourself, and status in relationships. If these three things are not healthy and intact… apologizing can make you feel weak, lesser than, […]

I have been blessed throughout my years with the experience of being on both sides of a few fences. Years ago, I worked in a school system with extended time off during the summer months. It was awesome… time off during the summer and getting paid… couldn’t beat it! Those summer months became the best

In this day and age of instant access and social media… everything is at your fingertips at a moment’s want and everyone is a star; with their lives posted for for all to see. Sometimes the rut of life blinds you… and all you can see is the front stage of people’s lives, your wants,

It’s scary how people can become comfortable with almost anything. If it happens to YOU and around YOU long enough… comfortability will eventually set in. Whether it’s becoming comfortable and desensitized to violence; growing up in a “tough” neighborhood, abuse in a terrible relationship, money and privilege in a rich family, or dangerously just existing

Sometimes… you lose your way. Other times… you lose yourself and who you are. How the heck does that happen? The answer is… blinders! Think of the blinders used for horses; they are extremely useful in helping to block out distractions, keep the horse forward-focused, and getting to a destination in an effective and timely

In a society where most people are addicted to immediate gratification and adults and children can use a hand-held device to stream endless mind-numbing wants like an IV drip into their life… Men must give boys permission to say “No”! Many years ago, I remember walking my oldest son to the park. He was eight

“No”… sounds harsh doesn’t it! The word “No” gets such a bad rap for being negative, insufficient, and callas. It’s as if “No” is as bad as the four-letter words you were told not to say as kids. The truth is… “No” is one of the most important words in our language. It provides discipline,

Years ago, when my children were small, I found myself inundated with household duties, chores, work, and chaos. If you have multiple young children… you know what I mean. The duties of the day never cease and only seem to become a tidal wave only you and your partner (if you have a partner) can

As people… you have a pattern… good, bad, or indifferent. Your patterns make you who you are and also paint a picture for everyone else to see. You have a pattern as an individual, a pattern as a partner, a professional, sibling, son/daughter, etc. There are four types of patterns and you may find yourself