… would be my grade for this blog. Where F means fail to some, it means freedom to me. Even though “they” said I needed to blog in order to self-promote (my book), and I was reluctant to do so, I actually enjoyed it somewhat. However, I knew that if it were to become “homework” which I didn’t enjoy, that…..
No, I’m not one of those writers who have to write because it’s my passion and/or it compels me … in fact, it doesn’t come easily to me and I don’t like it. English was my least favorite subject in school, and I dreaded writing papers! At this point, I suspect that all of the self-ascribed graphophiles have already written me off, but if you’re still with me, I’ll…..
The story of the Boston Marathon is quite remarkable, deserving of an entire write-up of its own. However, I wanted to highlight the significance of mile markers. Mile 1 relates to so many facets in life, and one of my favorites, is new beginnings. Marathon Monday was a beautiful spring day … a welcomed reprieve from the brutal winter season. The…..
The Mormon prophet, Thomas S. Monson, has been summoned to a Magistrate Court hearing in London, today, on fraud charges of which the church is accused. The plaintiff, Tom Phillips, a disaffected ex-Mormon, accuses that financial contributions are coerced by (false) tenets of the faith. Phillips held high offices in Mormon hierarchy before withdrawing his membership and becoming managing editor of Mormon Think, an online rebuttal…..
How would that make you feel?! The ramifications of not belonging are grave. I had prepared for years, so when it finally happened to me … I knew better than to believe the title of this post. Regardless, it was still fucked up!
I thought they would be loving and forgiving once they heard from you, but,…..
… writing your stories? I believe they have the potential to help others, if you share them,” was the question/statement by my therapist, Greg Lippolis, LICSW that set my transformation in motion.
I had hit a personal low point—repeating self-defeating behaviors for external validation to “feel better,” … not knowing how to break the destructive cycle. I was living a great life: personal accomplishments, job/career I enjoy, love of my life, comfortable living, travel, etc. So, why…..
