Feb 18, 2021Invest Your Emotions, Don’t Spend Them.“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” ~ Nelson Mandela I’ve been hurt, and I’ve been lied to. I’ve been stolen from, and I’ve been betrayed. I’ve been abused, deceived, and intentionally mislead…and I’m grateful for every last bit of it. …Happiness6 min read
Nov 22, 2020Ask a better “Why”As a teacher for the last 15 years, and with corporate training systems in my background as well, I’ve had countless opportunities to “break the ice” with students and colleagues. Even the term “Ice Breaker” makes me cringe. But yes. …Negotiation5 min read
Nov 21, 20202020 or 20/20So how ya doin’? Really. How are you when you put down the phone or turn off the TV? How are you when just allow yourself to be and to feel and to stay in the moment that we’re experiencing right now, together…apart? That’s what I thought. Me too. This…20204 min read
Oct 4, 2020An uncommon antidote to a common disease.“Disease” is an interesting term. Taken apart, the word is really dis-ease; or going against — ease. It doesn’t mean “sick.” It can simply mean that you’re not feeling peaceful or at ease. Amidst a global pandemic, a civil rights revolution, and our sorry presidential election process, many of us…Anxiety7 min read
Jul 9, 2020Tolerance May Be the Wrong Goal.Perhaps the term “Tolerance” itself holds a different meaning depending on culture and context. But, where I was raised, the term “Tolerant” carried with it a sense of “dealing with” something or “enduring” something or someone that was unpleasant. “Will you PLEASE be quiet? …Unity5 min read
Jul 4, 2020The 4th of July ~ We’re Almost There.An uncomfortable look at the celebration of our independence. As I grow, my thoughts and beliefs periodically waver as I’m exposed to new information, and consider alternate perspectives to my own. I think that’s probably pretty normal. We live. We learn. We grow. At least that’s how it’s supposed to…4th Of July3 min read
Jun 15, 2020The Path to Equality.To reach equality we must first walk the paths of equity. Many people don’t truly understand the subtle yet substantial differences between equity and equality. These two terms are not just overused and underappreciated, but they’re often thrown around as if they share the same meaning. …Wisdom3 min read
Mar 24, 2020The Pause That Prevents Sorrow.Being isolated right now is weighing on us all. Our routines are out the window. Our anxieties are through the roof. Our futures are unknown. This is not an easy time for many of us. That said, something important crossed my mind while I was on a short hike today…Covid 194 min read
Jan 19, 2020Shining a Light on Stress, Anxiety, & DepressionHey guys! It’s Dad, When it comes to the stresses of our lives, maybe Lennon & McCartney had the answer right from the start. We need to just “Let it be.” It’s likely, however, that even those famous lyrics were inspired by wisdom passed down by the sages and mentors…Depression12 min read
Sep 4, 2019#itsdad ~ The Selfish Irony of The Golden RuleHey guys, it’s Dad. Last night, listening to an audiobook, I heard a comment about “The Golden Rule.” We’ve talked a bit about it recently, so I thought I’d share my thoughts. The author I was listening to was discussing the relationship between actions and consequences; between behaviors and expectations…Parenting4 min read
