Monthly Archives: April 2019

Letting Go

Something that’s been a struggle of mine for most of my life is letting go. For whatever reason, I’ve long had this underlying feeling that I have to say yes to just about anything someone asks me to do and … Continue reading

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What I’ve Learned from Floating

As of this writing, I’ve floated in a sensory deprivation tank on six different occasions. Each float was different in some way and gave me exactly what I needed even if I didn’t know it at the time. Here are … Continue reading

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All Play and No Work

I was once at a point in my life where I had no real responsibilities, few (if any) hobbies, and put no effort at all into personal development. That quickly became depressing and felt like a prison of my own … Continue reading

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Blank Pages

When I see a blank page, I see a myriad of possibilities. I see a chance to write out my thoughts, feelings, and ideas in my own style. I see a chance to discuss something that might resonate with someone … Continue reading

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Review of The Alchemist

Last night, I finished reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. This was the first fictional book I’ve read in a long time and, once I started getting into the story, I remembered how much I enjoy quality fiction. Here is … Continue reading

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I Changed My Mind

I started this blog with the goal of monetizing it. I’ve always had tons of ideas and, since I love to read, I figured I could work out a deal with online book sellers in which I could make money … Continue reading

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The Importance of Having Good Friends

I think a great deal of credit for the progress I’ve made in the past few years is due to the people I’m most often around. As I’ve mentioned before, one of my high school principals said this at my … Continue reading

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Moving On

It’s sad to watch things slowly decline over time. Businesses that once offered stellar customer service and no longer do, teams that long ago ceased to operate like well-oiled machines, great relationships that have now grown cold and tired, and … Continue reading

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“The Secret to Happiness”

This is a short story from The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I love how Coelho uses it to encourage us to keep the important things in mind while still enjoying life. Without further ado, here’s the short story. “A certain … Continue reading

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April Fool’s Day Fun

That was a fun post, wasn’t it? It’s April Fool’s Day, the day of pranks, confusion, laughs, and increased skepticism. Rather than post something shocking or upsetting as some people like to do, I thought I’d simply make a fun, … Continue reading

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