Alcohol, Marriage, Personal Growth and More
Refusing to Settle. Choosing Peace. Living Free.
If you’re starting to think about goals and resolutions for 2026, you might find this helpful. As an avid goal setter and someone who’s perpetually looking to grow and optimize, I’ve learned a lot (and tried a lot) on this subject. If you ask 100 people their opinion about goal setting, you’ll probably get 150... Continue Reading →
The last couple of years have been rough. My marriage fell apart, leading to a separation. I got hit with a medical diagnosis that shook me pretty good. I’ve fought with alcohol, worked on my health, and am trying to figure out who I am and what I want. It’s been a lot, and the... Continue Reading →
A week in Hawaii has forced me to slow down, step back, and face a decision I’ve been avoiding — whether to lean all the way in or finally let go. This trip isn’t about escape; it’s about ending the mental gymnastics and finding peace, one way or the other.
Over the past couple of years, I’ve been through some of the hardest times of my life—facing marriage struggles, breaking free from alcohol, navigating a serious health scare, and figuring out who I am when old patterns no longer worked for me. Somewhere along the way, I began to notice that the habits and mindsets... Continue Reading →
We could all point to countless things that have been difficult, painful, or even traumatic in our lives. And frankly—sadly—that’s just life. Our suffering isn’t unique, but it is ours. And it’s real. If you haven’t hit a storm yet, just wait—your turn will come. Each of us carries our own story. What I had... Continue Reading →
My therapist recently gave me an exercise to help clarify what truly matters to me—to reconnect with who I am at my core. After more than a decade of emotional and verbal abuse, I’ve been left rebuilding everything: my thoughts, my feelings, my sense of self. If you’ve never experienced this kind of abuse, that... Continue Reading →
Based on my life experience, of 52 years, here are some aspirational goals for a great life... Rule #1: Stop putting so many rules on yourself. Life is inherently unpredictable, and we're all spinning in space on a round ball, which is a tiny speck in the vast universe. When you recognize how insignificant many... Continue Reading →
Alcohol, Marriage, Personal Growth and More 