Yes, positivity can still be found. But it will probably be strictly personal. — At the end of last week, the highest court in the United States did one of the most horrific things I could imagine. They took away the right of a person to choose what they do with their body. (Let’s be clear — if you think Roe v Wade was…

Too many see kindness, compassion, and caring as an imposition. Here’s why it’s not. — At the start of 2020, nobody would have believed that an invisible virus called COVID-19 would forever change the world. By March, the first true pandemic since 1918 was sweeping across the planet. Before long, it was sickening and killing tens of thousands — and more. Logic and reason, alongside…

It’s not expecting the least and the most from ourselves that’s the trouble. It’s the expectation itself. — Our harshest critics tend to be ourselves. We set the highest bars, frequently judge on shifting expectations, and give the harshest criticism to ourselves. I don’t know about you, but often, I would not accept the kinds of things I think and say to myself were they to come from…

Creative work at any pace is still creative work. — In 2020, following a few fits and starts, I buckled down and completed the work to publish 3 novels. This included the first two Void Incursion sci-fi/sci-fantasy books and the standalone Infamy Ascending fantasy. For 2021, I had a much more ambitious plan. I would publish 6 books in total…

Yes, we can change anything. But it begins with ourselves. — This weekend, two dear friends got married. Both, in the time I have known them, have changed in many ways. And the journey to get to this place together was not easy for either of them. But surrounded by friends and family, they pledged their love and lives together. Who…

Yes. It can be neither or both — but pain in many forms just is. — Our health, wellness, and wellbeing break down into four elements. Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. When any one of these is off, we become unwell and usually have a health issue or two to deal with. Likewise, on all levels — pain is applicable. When you experience pain, it impacts…

Believe it. You’ve got this. You’ve made it before — you will make it again. — There’ve been many times when I was pretty sure I couldn’t get more lost than I was. I am not being entirely literal, here. This is about making plans, choosing paths, and deciding things — but then having it go sideways. Or unexpectedly not work as planned. You might know…

The writing you do — whatever form it takes — is right for you. This applies to all chosen paths. — There are nearly 8 billion people on this planet. Among us all, there are a lot of different things that we do, desire to do, and can do. Some are tasks and chores we are not so fond of. Others, though, come easily and bring us joy. However, it’s easy…

I shouldn’t do that, but I do. Lack of willpower? Distraction? Something else? Let’s explore. — I know that I have an addiction to carbohydrates and sweets. Bread, cookies, pasta, candy, ice cream — everything that is bad for my overall health. This is why we tend to not keep bread, ice cream, and a lot of pasta in the house. However, my wife loves to…