Been Outside Lately?

I used to spend as much time outdoors as I could doing virtually anything, so long as I had a partner in crime. I don’t know for sure what happened... I think it was “adulting” that ruined it. I remember having to create a new email address once I “moved back inside” because I didn’t …

When Writing is Blocked

I find it incredibly difficult to write when I can’t think of something to passionately pen words about. What do you do when things aren’t flowing?

On Bullies and Justice

--What the fu&% are you looking at? I will beat your ass.--Cody-esque I think, perhaps -- hopefully, I can finally move on. I'm not sure what the pastor said, something related to love (not bullies) . . . and yet my brain, in its spider-web way took me back to middle school. I first put …

More Joy and Less Regret

Today’s topic is a life trick I’ve discovered and considered a lot recently; I’m thoroughly convinced it will work well for nearly everyone. It makes me better at life, and life is better. If your wants and desires by nature always guide you to outcomes you enjoy, then this post isn't for you. Congratulations! Have …

Anxious Sleepers

I’d like to share a trick with anyone else who finds falling asleep difficult. It’s really just a pick and choose from meditation. I seldom go by “recipes” but rather borrow and modify. I’ve dealt with anxiety for as long as I can remember but used to fall asleep easily. I’ve had to make adjustments …

The Day Porn Recovery Really Started

Today we are talking about an integral part of my own journey that may be missing from yours or from that of one you love. The war (carefully chosen instead over battle) of becoming Porn-free is a long one— full of ups, downs, and in-betweens. It's filled with the putting down of feet, renewed vigor, …

Why Martial Arts?

This is part of a series on the reasons I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and think it’s a great choice for many others. I think a fitting first post is starting with why I started martial arts. About that... the primary reasons I started aren’t the main reasons I continue now. Middle school left... an …

Goodbye 2019, Hello Now

2019 entailed one of the darkest, saddest times of my life. 2019 also gave me some of my favorite memories out of 33 years. As I look back I see lots of highs and lows, accomplishments, gifts, lessons, growth, losses, along with literal bumps and bruises. Looking ahead I would say 2020 is likely to …

Tip For Singles Looking For Someone

Having trouble figuring out how/where to meet someone? A great place to start is wherever you would like to spend time with a partner. Do you hope to spend hours at a bookstore finding great reads together? Go have a blast at the bookstore by yourself; get lost in there! It will be fun either …

The Comfort Zone Is Killing Us

I’d like to talk with you today about something I’ve been reminded of in hopes that you’ll save some time and grief by learning from my story. A couple weeks ago I finally got around to competing in my first Jiu-Jitsu tournament after a year and a half or so of prodding from my coach …