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On Optimism as Survival.

I have a feeling my optimism about life can be aggravating to others. I imagine it has the ability to … More

death, mental-health, mindset, optimism, perspective, philosophy, positive thinking, positivity, understanding

Alcohol Escape Adventure

We all drink with good intentions: relief, connection, adventure, joy, escape. We do it because the hundrum of stability a … More

alcohol, drinking less, experience, low alcohol, perspective, self improvement, sober, sober curious, social tonics

On Perfectionism.

Perfectionism – wanting, no NEEDING something to be a particular way, down to the last detail with zero mistakes or … More

experience, humanity, identity, perfect, perfectionism, perspective, self improvement

Every 7 years…

One thing I love about getting older is the capacity of your tastes to change, evolve and circle back. 20 … More

aging, authenticity, confidence, consideration, experience, human condition, identity, life, meaning, people, perspective, philosophy, self improvement, understanding

Don’t suffer. Live life!

Choosing to suffer on purpose in order to gain credit had become America’s favorite hobby but I’m seeing a new … More

balance, burnout, identity, life, over-working, perspective, philosophy, self improvement, work

Is forgiveness necessary?

“Forgive and forget.” “You need to forgive them so you can move forward.” We’ve all heard these tropes dressed as … More

consideration, forgive, forgiveandforget, forgiveness, perspective, philosophy

Comparison is a thief.

It’s quite amazing to me how much time we spend comparing ourselves to others. Seeing as there is no optimal … More

comparison, experience, humanity, perspective, philosophy, self improvement, stoicism, understanding

Life as a Whirlwind.

So I just read my last blog. It was written THREE YEARS ago which, I’m quite certain, was actually yesterday. … More

experience, humanity, legacy, perspective, philosophy, reflect, self improvement, think, understanding

Balance > Busyness

If you are seeking balance check out what I’ve noticed…

balance, expectations, perspective, pressure, stability

Proud: a long but necessary reflection.

I’m very particular with the documented meaning of words and I have high expectations of myself to describe things- mostly … More

confidence, humanity, identity, meaning, people, perspective, proud, understanding

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