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Sometimes… you lose your way. Other times… you lose yourself and who you are. How the heck does that happen? The answer is… blinders! Think of the blinders used for horses; they are extremely useful in helping to block out distractions, keep the horse forward-focused, and getting to a destination in an effective and timely […]

In a society where most people are addicted to immediate gratification and adults and children can use a hand-held device to stream endless mind-numbing wants like an IV drip into their life… Men must give boys permission to say “No”! Many years ago, I remember walking my oldest son to the park. He was eight

“No”… sounds harsh doesn’t it! The word “No” gets such a bad rap for being negative, insufficient, and callas. It’s as if “No” is as bad as the four-letter words you were told not to say as kids. The truth is… “No” is one of the most important words in our language. It provides discipline,

Years ago, when my children were small, I found myself inundated with household duties, chores, work, and chaos. If you have multiple young children… you know what I mean. The duties of the day never cease and only seem to become a tidal wave only you and your partner (if you have a partner) can

As people… you have a pattern… good, bad, or indifferent. Your patterns make you who you are and also paint a picture for everyone else to see. You have a pattern as an individual, a pattern as a partner, a professional, sibling, son/daughter, etc. There are four types of patterns and you may find yourself

Throughout the day, you have billions of thoughts passing through your mind. Some you may ponder, some you act on, some you ignore… the thoughts you cradle will shape who you are, your relationships, and your life. Throughout my time as a Mental Health therapist and marriage counselor… I stressed the premise that your thought

Remember the old saying, “Stick and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you”? It’s amazing how something so untrue ever became so famous. The truth is words are all powerful! The words you speak to yourself and others have the power to build up or tear down. Words hurt and can

The saying, “Practice makes perfect”, gives credit to an individual’s or team’s effort, discipline, and dedication… but… “Practice makes perfect” is a scary saying and incomplete at best. It’s true… anything you practice over and over, you will get better at and improve, but what if you are practicing the wrong thing and the wrong

Forgiveness is such an immense topic and dictates the lives of so many for better or worse. We have all be impacted by the hurt from others and bare the scars that tell our story; some physical, but most emotional. I have found that sometimes, the hardest person to forgive can be yourself. Throughout my

Peace of Mind… Everyone wants it, few ever really get it, and even fewer maintain it. It’s a crazy life we all get to live and the rollercoaster of the day, week, years, and decades can take you on some awesome highs, devastating lows, and uncertain twists and turns. Wouldn’t it be nice to go