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It may sound kind of strange, but I’ve never bought into the idea that mental health is an “either/or” proposition. I don’t think it’s realistic to suggest that mental health is a goal; to do so would assume that someone… Continue Reading →
I believe that reflective writing can literally heal a person. Especially when it comes to building leaders: Reflective writing is a powerful tool that allows a person to best learn how to lead his or her life. The challenge is… Continue Reading →
What is the Imago Dei? Literally translated, the Imago Dei is the “Image of God.” This image is not Jesus’ face that miraculously appears on tortillas, it is, to me, the source of all that’s good and strong and beautiful… Continue Reading →
Talking with someone struggling with an addiction can be frustrating. Not for the reasons that you might think, but because they’re so mired in shame that almost every thought he or she utters is a projection of that shame. So,… Continue Reading →
Today is my birthday. My wish is that people rise up and eliminate the stupidity that is cancel culture. it’s not only stupid, but it only serves to keep hate alive. The idea that someone can get “canceled” for something… Continue Reading →
Dear Person struggling with an Addiction: Hello. I am a substance abuse and addiction treatment provider and I wanted to get a message to you. This message has both bad news and good news, so I do hope you continue… Continue Reading →
St. Augustine spoke of afflictions affecting both the wicked and righteous alike. The difference to him was that when suffering strikes both, the wicked blaspheme and attack god. The righteous, however, do not blame others and complain about God’ injustice…. Continue Reading →
Like most people nowadays, I find myself in the middle of a hundred storms, all raging at once. It would have been nice if any single storm happened on its own, but that’s just not the way cards are dealt… Continue Reading →
For me, education was the both the escape from the internalized pain I developed on the streets and the tools i used to emerge from poverty. Yet, I’m still angry. But, why am I angry, and at who? Who is… Continue Reading →
Being a writer requires a lot of writing and it takes hours and hours of watching Scooby Doo for any words to actually hit the page. I’d like to say that I am one of those writers who can sit… Continue Reading →
