Be Well
In my journal, I wrote in the margins, "A poem? A song? A plea? A prayer?" It's something.
Forgive Your Future Self
It was a profound piece of advice said to me by an inner voice of patience, kindness, wisdom and power.
Crossing Musical Genres As An Artist
I have a deep respect for musicians who perform a variety of styles. It shows real talent & technical skills to be able to perform a range.
Who Are You Trying to Impress?
We all have people we need to prove ourselves to. Our employers, our clients. Those who help us pay our bills. There’s a balance between “striving to be better” and “self-acceptance”.
My Grandmother’s Candlesticks
What I learned about living in the moment from a candle that was lit in my grandmother's candlesticks.
Imagined Anxieties
"Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems" -Epictetus.
Yes, and…
Finding the balance between being agreeable and setting boundaries.
“Feel Sorry For” vs. “Empathy”
"You're just saying that because you feel sorry for me."
Cynicism and Asking For Help
Asking for help is hard. We judge ourselves, and we fear judgment from others. People who ask, "Why them?" or imply a scam make it harder.
Give a Man a Fish
Sometimes you should do your own fishing. Othertimes, just eat the damn fish.