Dealing with friends or acquaintances who are angry at you over your political beliefs can be tough and emotionally draining. Here’s a...

You're not alone in feeling overwhelmed by daily geopolitical chaos — it's become a background hum of anxiety for many. Here’s a...

Be patient with me on this post. When I was 14, I started martial arts.  My dad had an Army background and trained in martial arts and...

Today, 7 years ago, I experienced a motivating moment.  It wasn't a colossal award or a grand entrance. It wasn't a big promotion. 7...

Addiction has ravaged my life and my home at times. I think addiction is looked at as a dark and ominous enemy lording over and ruining...

I walked down a slope at dusk.  I could smell the moist air as I descended into a wooded ravine.  It was so dark.  Each step my...

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They once called me a “leader.”  Thirteen times executives at three of the largest health care corporations in the world went out of...

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When I say Happy Thanksgiving or I think of gratitude, I likely think differently about it than you would expect. The story I will share...

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In honor of recovery month, I express my gratitude for the darkest season of my life personally and professionally. Why? It is simple. I...

Dear Traveler, I heard you are exhausted. I am too. The physical, mental, and emotional toll of our recent seasons in life has offered a...

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I am in recovery from substance use disorder and alcohol was my substance of choice. I have been involved in many different pathways in...

Fear has never told me a story about my potential or offered a path to fulfill my dreams. Fear is such an incredibly powerful thing in my...

The countdown…tick tick tick on the clock. Seven more days and I’ll walk out into the open arena of addiction. Although the beast...

We post a lot of positives in our lives because we have a lot of positives in our lives. It's a choice to advance that message for others...

We spend a lot of time understanding our origins. We like knowing that we came from “something” or “someplace” and proudly proclaim our...