Gratefulness leads to contentment, but negativity tends to reign. — Contentment is a funny idea. We tend to strive for more money, more friends, and more popularity. Yet, running after those things tends to leave us wanting all the more. The blessing of contentment allows you to be at peace in the present. …

Simplicity is the name of the game. — 2021 was a mixed bag for me. It was a year of growth in many ways, but it felt strange because of the world we are currently inhabiting. The pandemic has left many things off-kilter. Our political climate is toxic, and isolation is running amok. It feels like we are…

They say, “work hard, and you’ll win.” — Getting a win is nice. But sometimes, I don’t learn much. Yes, I love to win. It’s better than losing. Yet, I have to wonder. If all I do is win-win-win no matter what, Am I stepping out of my comfort zone? Conditioned for Comfort We condition ourselves to cut risk. It’s easier…

Alone I wake with no goal It’s time that seems to hold Why is the day drifting on I’ll get up and be bold Only to find I have no goal It’s not me to simply lay cold But I don’t know what will be What if I can’t hold the load…

Ten tips I wish I knew before parenthood. — Becoming a father can be daunting. I am far from an expert and continually seek out new information. As a new parent, I constantly thought of what I needed to do. I remember driving 30 MPH on the highway to protect my newborn. After five years, I thought I’d share…