Making a commitment to rescue my future self
Today is day one of saving who I want to be in the future. The path I’m currently on will lead me to mobility issues, obesity, health issues, and poor…
What I’ve learned about the dangers of following the ego.
Our species seems to be racing as fast as it can towards its own extinction. Thanks to social media, we get to see how many of us are just going…
Empathy is not the dirty word some make it out to be.
Per the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word empathy is defined as: "the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another."…
Why religion is an invitation, not an obligation.
When I was a kid, my very French-Canadian, Roman Catholic family went to church every Sunday. Our religion was central to our daily lives. We sat in the first pew,…
Why I’ve Turned Down Wealth and Chose to Stay Broke
I quit my job a few months ago, and in my search for a new source of income, I’ve noticed that I frequently turn down opportunities to make a substantial…
What I learned about dominance and why it’s not the powerful flex some think it is.
*** TRIGGER WARNING *** This post contains information that will enrage some people, especially those whose identity relies on the dominance of others. My goal in writing this is to…
What does a life less confined look like?
A life less confined is different for every person. Each situation as unique as the individual living it. It's whatever makes you feel comfortable, at peace, and free. Some folks…
What I’ve learned about protecting my valuable peace.
Far too many people are going around with hair-trigger tempers and making everything about them. Peace, like forgiveness, is not for the other. It is a gift given to oneself.…
How to Live a Life Less Confined
I turned 50 last summer. It was more life changing than I expected it to be. Much more than any previous milestone birthday. How to live a live less confined…