If there’s one thing I love about blogging it’s that it seems to be a catalyst for others to open up and share their stories — tales of happiness, hope, and hardship. Sometimes we feel like we’re alone on our…
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The Beauty of Not Taking Yourself So Seriously
I’ve been told that one day you’ll get to a point in your life where you just don’t give a… well, let’s keep this G-rated.. A dang. You don’t give a hoot about what others think about you, and from…
Here’s What I’ve Learned About Bullying
Tomorrow I give my talk on bullying. I’m nervous because, well, I’ve never done anything like this before, but also because you know that little monster of doubt that creeps in when you least expect it? Yeah, he’s here right…
Stop Running From What You Fear
Do you ever feel like you’re running away from something? Something ominous that you’re too scared to address? Emotions, long to-do lists, being a better person, bad habits, etc. I feel like that all the time. But, it wasn’t until…
Help! Tell Me About Your Experience With Bullying
I was recently asked if I would give a talk to a group middle schoolers about bullying. That’s what I was told. That’s it. “About bullying.” Yikes. Where does one even start? I then found out I’m not only giving…
Why is it so Hard to say “No”?
Remember the movie Yes, Man? The one with Jim Carey, where his character “Carl” makes a covenant to say “Yes” to everything life presents. We see Carl say yes over and over again, and good luck ensues for him. He meets…