The Angel – Not Alone
I sat in my chair, desperately trying to make her believe that she was lovable. Her history of pain had left her to conclude that she was fundamentally inferior, unworthy of love. The logical approach wasn’t working. Reassurance wasn’t working. My whole psychological...
Kindness Ripples
I was driving home and debating the relative merits of Taco Bell, which while appropriately controversial in terms of whether it counts as "Mexican," still manages to warm my heart and tummy. I remembered one particular Taco Bell location close to me that always...
Sometimes Doing The Right Thing Hurts
It was late at night, and I left the gym, eager for a shower and bed. I realized that it wouldn’t be such a fast trip when I noticed the flat tire on my car. Whipping out my AAA card, I made the call that has saved me time, grease, and sanity over the years. The AAA...
Your Unicorn Must Be Rubbing Off On Me
“Your Unicorn Must Be Rubbing Off on Me” Two messages have influenced my choices. The first, I rebelled against. The second, I listened for too long. The first message was that I needed to be “realistic” in my aspirations. Big dreams were for other people. I needed to...