Self-Criticism

Self-Criticism

“Don’t build your own enemy.” – Jordan Peterson Why are we so often our own worst enemy?  Why do we sabotage our own growth, quench our own dreams, and pre-empt our own chances of happiness? I think the question as to why is less important than...
Dive In

Dive In

“You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.” – Tina Fey I stood there, backwards, at the very end of the diving board, paralyzed with fear.  I knew in my head the motion my body had to...
Suffering and Depth

Suffering and Depth

One must really have suffered oneself to help others. – Mother Teresa Suffering is the burning question that haunts generation after generation, trying to make sense of how senseless it feels.  Everyone has something; no one is exempt.  Millions and millions of...
Simplify

Simplify

There are more distractions around us now than have ever existed in history.  But distraction doesn’t just come from negative things, like vices or addictions.  Good things can also distract.  Anything can overshadow our existence and take the front place, if we...
Deep Roots

Deep Roots

“All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost;The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring;Renewed shall be blade that was broken;...