New Year’s Day One

New Year’s Day One

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Your last hurrah just happened to be New Year’s Eve. So maybe it was a gentle one at home or possibly you went all out. Either way you just woke up and you told yourself this was going to be day one. Get yourself a nice tall glass of water and have a seat. This moment is crucial as you’re either going to take yourself and your situation seriously or you’re going to turn around and say “forget it“ in disbelief. How…continue reading →
They Say It’s Your Birthday: Stayin Alive !

They Say It’s Your Birthday: Stayin Alive !

This time of the year is always fragile for me. Holidays have always been difficult for me since my family is strewn across the ocean in a few foreign countries. For many of us, it starts at Thanksgiving and my birthday is right after. I recall turning 6 and wanting a guitar for my birthday. When I was gifted a plastic one, I didn’t want it, specifically stating that it “was not real”. I threw it and it broke as it smashed on the side of the iron radiator. I was reprimanded with…continue reading →
Get What you Need: Guts to Recover

Get What you Need: Guts to Recover

It matters not how long it’s taken. The important thing is that you’ve made it this far and you are here to experience the next opportunity. The decision to do something about your challenge(s) is all you really need. Once you’ve decided, you can do something about it.. What is it that has been so challenging for you? What needs are not being met? What do you want to accomplish? … WHAT ? Why is it that you want to do something about it? Why do you want to accomplish_(what)_? What is your…continue reading →