Here is where the story begins. It was a little over fifteen months ago when I discovered the severity of my youngest son’s heroin addiction–homeless, in legal trouble, and in jail. Over the last fifteen months, I have driven cross country twice to facilitate a change in his environment, dealt with him getting arrested again, […]
“Through the uniqueness of our skills, talents, and experiences we discover and realize our passion; we honor and celebrate that gift by freely sharing it with others.” Throughout my life I have pursued and embraced a role based on what I believed I was supposed to be or needed to become. In essence, I was […]
“Our ego builds walls to help us survive in troubling times; yet, they also prevent us from accessing what we need the most — the love, strength, wisdom, and experience of others.” In my darkest hours, I came to believe my greatest source of survival was my inner strength and my inner will. In the […]
Make a Commitment: “The depth of your success is directly related to the intensity of your commitment.” I have always trusted and believed in my ability to accomplish just about anything when I put my mind to it. The key to that truth is the “put my mind to it.” Whenever have focused in on […]
“It is in the practice of humility that we seek out the support and guidance of those that can truly help us.” Though I am a very socially outgoing and engaging person, I value my private and alone time. When it comes to certain activities, like working out, riding my bike, and even in travel, […]
