“Adversity teaches us the lessons we are not willing to teach ourselves.” When you find yourself in the middle of life’s struggles, it is hard to imagine anything positive emerging from that experience. You just want it to be over with. In the midst of the emotional battle of a parent’s addiction journey, it is […]
Whether I was lazy, unadventurous, or simply not ready, I didn’t ride in Medford today. As I made the drive to Medford from Sacramento, I used the time to reflect on week one of this journey. Instead of reflecting on the day’s events, I am choosing to focus on the week’s reflections. Over the past […]
“Every outcome requires time, effort and energy — the more you invest, the more you appreciate the journey.” A friend who recently finished my book,”Behind the Dumpster” shared with me a poem that resonated many of the beliefs of my story and experiences. We sow a thought and reap an act; We sow an act […]
“Many desire a great life story, while few are willing to put in the work. Great stories require effort, pain, focus, and time.” Hollywood has done an incredible job of creating unrealistic expectations. We all love those happy endings in movies because we so dearly long for them in our daily lives. Far too many […]
“The mountain of life cannot be climbed by knowing the path the entire way. Sometimes we have to simply start walking.” ~ D.C., Behind the Dumpster Having the courage to begin a journey without being assured of the final outcome is always one of life’s bigger challenges. What usually prevents people from taking this step […]
