I'm trying my best to live a purposeful and meaningful life. I recently read "Outliers", by Malcolm Gladwell (#latepass), and he focuses on successful people and what they all have in common - commonalities that make them outliers in their fields. The basic gist, or main idea that I came away with is that they... Continue Reading →
We Here, And You Talkin’ Bout Practice
Every single year, around December 31st (give or take a few days), many of us begin to think about what we've accomplished that year, and what we want to do the following year. Some people set resolutions (I've written a post about that in the past), others abhor the thought of resolutions and "resolve" to... Continue Reading →
Tragedy Can Be a Changer
Very recently, someone close to me lost someone they loved. It is still so new, so raw, so painful. It was something that happened in such a sudden fashion that it still feels so very unreal. This sort of loss is one that leaves you in a daze, confused, unsure of where reality starts and... Continue Reading →
Do It For the Love
You ever struggle with wondering whether or not the positive energy you're attempting to send out into the universe is being received? Or that what you're creating isn't just for your eyes, ears, or mouth only? Sometimes it's difficult to ascertain whether or not you're making a difference, and in today's society, almost everything is... Continue Reading →
This Mortal Life
I am heartbroken over the passing of Paul Walker. Did I know him? No, not personally, of course. But many of us get to "know" celebrities by the moments we share with them in movies, from photos, from their work in the community. Many of us begin to think of these celebrities as our friends... Continue Reading →