A moment to reflect.
Dear God, This morning,I woke up. I’m alive.I felt my feet hit the ground.That feeling never gets old.I’m lucky. It’s another day of bonus time. You threw a lot a
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What Simone Biles is Teaching Us
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Graduation Day
My college graduation was unremarkable. I sat on a folding chair in my university's basketball arena, listening to dull, platitude-infused speeches. There I was, eager to get out o
What’s your word of the year?
On the morning of January 1st, our dog Hope wanted to be the first to welcome 2024. Since Story, no longer a puppy, joined our family, it’s become rare for Hope to be the ear
If you were a tree…?
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Enjoy the Silence: Time to Reflect, Reset, and Renew
Sometimes the most significant difference between those who find fulfillment and those who chase it is nothing. That is, the pros know when to be quiet. Silence is a virtue, but it
How to Live a Fulfilled Life
In my twenties, I wondered if I was adopted. The physical characteristics left no doubt that I was my parent’s son, but I never felt like they understood me. I didn’t f
