Up I Went
I’m done with doing things just for the sake of saying I’ve done them. If I’m going to commit time, energy, and money to something, I’m...
If Love is the Language
Familiar with the 5 Love Languages? Gift Giving, Words of Affirmation, Physical Touch, Acts of Service, and Quality Time...? You've...
A Worthy Battle
Who you spend your time with changes your perspective on every aspect of your life. Negative energy breeds despondency, positive breeds...
Give Love
Why aren’t people inclined to be kind? What strain does it put on you to help the old lady at the grocery store put her bags in her car?...
The Journey Isn't Futile
The drugs that save us and the drugs that hurt us are sometimes one and the same. Getting better from a mental illness isn’t a...
The Family We Build
Writing a book may be a solitary process. But in the long-run, connections are needed for publication and promotion far more than I ever...
Grounding Yourself: Inner Peace
Growing up in rural Oregon means my love for all things nature will never die. Rivers, trees, outdoor games, wild animals, and mountain...
