Jun 2Love Unites- Division, Separation Come From FearThis may be a little controversial, but I’d like to share my thoughts as we enter Pride month in the U.S. There are two primary motivators; love and fear. Love unites, fear divides. For me, unconditional love (agape love in Greek terminology) means acceptance and understanding. …LGBTQ4 min readLGBTQ4 min read
Jan 5, 2022Embracing Death- Today Is A Good Day To DieEvery once in a while, I do a journaling exercise called embracing death. As I go through this exercise, I review my life to see if my priorities are in order and if there is anything left undone if I should die. Some of the questions I ask myself include: …Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
Sep 18, 2021Learning From the Samurai: Every Day is a GiftWhile I was at the gym this morning, two people commented how they were glad it was Friday. They had worked all week, and now they get time to themselves to do what they want. It was like they were a prisoner or slave all week, and now they have…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Mar 19, 20215 Keys to Escape Your Cage of SlaveryWe have all become prisoners and we don’t even realize it. We may not have shackles on our legs like the slaves of early America. We may not be in the prison camps of Auschwitz. What’s worse is that we’re prisoners and slaves and may not even realize it. If…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Feb 14, 202110 Questions for Breaking out of the Matrix“To find yourself, think for yourself.” Socrates It wasn’t until I thought I was dead that I really took a look at my life. I had a great family, job, house, vehicles and all the other stuff that went with it, yet something still wasn’t quite right, like a splinter…Self Improvement8 min readSelf Improvement8 min read
Nov 17, 2020The Problem Isn’t The Problem. Attachment Is The Problem2020 has been an interesting year. For me, one of the things it has highlighted is the importance of non-attachment. I believe that the divisions that have been created are not because of covid or the elections, but because of our attachment to our opinions of them. The tighter we…Non Attachment3 min readNon Attachment3 min read
Aug 28, 2020How To Be S.A.F.E. With Your EmotionsA tool for improving your emotional intelligence Emotions drive the majority of the decisions in our lives. Even those that believe that they are highly logical would be surprised at how much emotions rule our lives. Think about it. Logically, we all know that exercise and a healthy diet give…Emotional Intelligence4 min readEmotional Intelligence4 min read
Jun 1, 202010 Principles To Reclaim Your PowerA summary of Zenpowerment A few years ago, I started coaching high-performance executives and writing my first book at the same time. I had spent the previous sixteen years studying, researching, and life-hacking. My passion is the fusion of science, philosophy, and spirituality. …Empowerment4 min readEmpowerment4 min read
May 15, 2020Emotional Triggers and AccountabilityWe all get triggered. Whether it’s road rage, or that ‘one thing’ that your partner does that bugs the hell out of you, we all get to deal with these subconscious programs that sometimes make us act like a five-year-old. In fact, most of the time, our triggers are created…Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
May 8, 2020Despair or Hope? It’s Your ChoiceAs I’ve been working on a mentoring program for teens and parents, I’ve had a number of meaningful conversations with people that have attempted suicide, and there seems to be a common thread; hope or despair. That’s the difference between staying alive or attempting suicide. There have been many suicides…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
