Creating a positive space to make great choices — “People pay for what they do, and still more for what they have allowed themselves to become. And they pay for it very simply; by the lives they lead.” ― James Baldwin Contrary to popular belief, negativity tends to control the narrative in our environment. …

Finding the true self and the power of inspiration. “Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.” -Allen Ginsberg The exceptional being in the depths of your soul is more than enough. Your authentic self in the unique and creative capacity belongs to you alone. The unique expression, thoughts, and…

3 Elements for Authentic Joy — “The secret of happiness, you see is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” -Socrates Happiness is not a feeling. Happiness is not a destination. Happiness is not the absence of problems. The pursuit of happiness isn't complicated. Maintaining happiness is. Particularly this is…

Eluding Regret and Overcoming Pride “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” — Robert Frost 1. Life goes on. Clichés were often frustrating to hear as a young man. When a child commits a mistake and learns immediately of failure, these words…

A story about manifesting peace in the face of violence — “When I told the people of Northern Ireland that I was an atheist, a woman in the audience stood up and said, ‘Yes, but is it the God of the Catholics or the God of the Protestants in whom you don’t believe?” ― Quentin Crisp The nightmare began in 1968. …

The Gen Z culture and methods to bridge the gap — I imagine myself 25 years ago. Pearl Jam, Sam Goody, Guess jeans, and penny loafers popularized throughout the consciousness of every ‘90s teen. Orange Julius stands blazed bright neon fonts indicative of the ‘90s culture. Obnoxiously bold colors and acid wash were prevalent. …

The simple plan for releasing the lion. “You have to decide who you are and force the world to deal with you, not with its idea of you.” -James Baldwin Every single human owns a reservoir of talent. Every single human has a special skillset. You have a strength. This…

The greatest lessons I found in the journey. — “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis The road to knowledge was under construction for the majority of my illustrious college career. A decade of traffic jams metaphorically summarizes my collegiate superhighway. Minus the super. …

An Exploration in Behavioral Nonsense — “If the problem you are facing can be solved with action, you don’t have a problem.” -Mel Robbins Motivation is garbage. I’ll tell you why and better yet, I’ll share what actually propels us down the road of progress. Motivation is an empty word in the language of persuasion. The…