Starting again A new beginning I knew this day would come When I said goodbye I always thought That someday I’d walk away And start something else Nothing is forever Change is inevitable For us all Well here I am Back at the library Studying what I love Dreaming of a better tomorrow While being […]

So much of my life is taken up by hearing or seeing something and attaching it to a memory or a dream. Something happens and I’m reminded of something from the past or it makes me think of a dream of the future. This happens to me countless times everyday. Someone says something and it […]

It’s here again That place of fear That state of inner questioning But not one of growth One that questions my competence In my human roles As father Husband Therapist Son Friend Projecting outward Onto those around me Belief that it is not me that feels incompetent But it is coming from them They feel […]

Don’t let the everyday practicalities of life stand in your way of doing what truly makes you happy. It is not just getting things done that is the true challenge. The real challenge is being aware of what it is that truly fulfills you, making the time to follow it to your hearts satisfaction, all […]

I must make my dreams of the future hyper-real. I must make them more real than the pain of the past to the point where I actually question whether or not the past happened.

An important part of life is figuring out what you truly want then making the time and having the courage to go after it.

The most powerful parts of myself Hidden away Disconnected Disassociated From my ability To connect with And have an impact On my world Trying to rehabilitate These ignored and damaged parts Creating new neural pathways Where there is destruction And chaos Trying to bring to life My personal power And ability To effect my world […]

Have you ever thought about your inner patterns? Patterns of what is anticipated? Your typical internal response to differing situations and interactions? I’m always using my emotional thermometer to assess my inner temperature so I do ask myself these questions quite often. The only difference is that I’m writing them down so they are clearer […]

It has been said, that money is the root of all evil. But I disagree. Putting money first before all other things is evil. Money lived as though it is the most important priority is evil. However, money used to build positive institutions that promote community healing and growth are the furthest thing from evil. […]

When disagreements arise between a couple, both partners need to have the opportunity to be heard. Both people need to express their thoughts and feelings in an open and supportive environment. The first person should speak as honestly as they can. The other should listen, then express to them what they heard, validating what they […]