My dad used to tell me to put my feelings on the pavement. To take the anger or stress or whatever angsty teenage emotion was […]
Looking for Excuses
I kept looking for excuses yesterday to stay home or go home. It’s a very middle school game for me to play, but my resolve […]
The Stockdale Paradox
I’m reading Good to Great by Jim Collins and in it, Collins recounts his talk with Admiral Jim Stockdale. Stockdale was a prisoner of war […]
Writing Update: Calling It
I’m calling it. This short story (see below sentences) isn’t really doing it for me. I’m ready to jump back into some long form (re)writing. […]
When Shit Goes Down
It’s taken me a long time to understand some basic stop gaps for shame spirals and awful news. I’m still working on it. I had to put some into practice today so I thought I’d reiterate.
The Tao of Pooh
This morning I plucked The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff from my bookshelf. I first read the book (that explains the principles of Taoism […]
It’s Never Too Late To Have A Good Day
Team, I’ve been struggle-busing for the last few days. Some of the stress and emotional labor I’m working through started to manifest in my body, […]
The Mountain
Picture it smaller, the world The sphere you can stretch your arms in The slick surface of limitations Pressed against your fingers You write it […]
Tie the Knots
It’s easy to start and maintain healthy habits when life is good. It’s necessary to do it when life is hard. My stress-level has mounted […]
Seeking Counsel
“Check me on this,” I say. And then say more. I want to know if my goals are realistic. I want to know if I’m being naive. I want to know if I’m doing the right things right now.