Personal Growth

Finding time for oneself has become increasingly difficult in our fast-paced and interconnected society. We are frequently overwhelmed by the responsibilities of work, family, and social duties, leaving little time for personal contemplation and self-care. On the other hand, making time for “me time” regularly is not a luxury but…

It’s easy to want the rippling rush of that next novelty. Like a tug at the chest from somewhere sweet and warm. But that only suits someone who derives happiness from externalities. More thrills. More cool new stuff. Having more and adventuring is not bad per sé, but you needn’t…

[Story and videos included here] — The first time I did standup comedy was 2007. I was living in Los Angeles and wanted to figure out what the hell was actually funny from the 90-minute one-man theater show I had just finished. Standup is good training for all writers. It has an incredible way of boiling…

And why you should forgive him anyway — Some people come into our lives and leave scars. Some of them mean to. Some of them don’t. The impact is the same. It hurts. It’s even worse when they aren’t even sorry they hurt us. These are the ones that do the most damage because they can’t even step…

I’m kinda starting the writing over. At 75. In more than one place. We’ll see. I know this is not the best place to ask this question, but I’ll beg forgiveness right here. …

The Quest for Meaning and Purpose in Life The search for a purpose in one’s life is truly a subjective experience. Different people find meaning and purpose in different ways. Also, people’s purpose of life can evolve and change over time as their experiences and perspectives shift. What is the purpose of this life? This is a question…

In the realm of human interactions, beware the subtle snare, For condescension lurks, a venomous despair, An attitude of superiority, a patronizing guise, That belittles and diminishes, casting shadows on our ties. Within the core of condescension’s toxic seed, Lies the urge to dominate, control, and feed, Upon the fragile egos of…

Probably not. — I was never one to loudly proclaim “breast is best” after having my children. With my eldest, Lars, I had a rough birth and was unable to mentally or physically breastfeed. I barely even tried. …

Manifestation is a huge trend right now. There is a lot of misleading information out there surrounding this. So many social media accounts post a positive affirmation and say “like this post to claim it and this will happen to you in 30 days!”. Yeah, no thanks. I’ll be honest…