I Hear the Ocean
May 4, 2020
For a few years, my wife has struggled to get a good night’s sleep, often waking up with a headache. Diagnosed recently with severe sleep apnea, she sometimes stops breathing and wakes up gasping, which scares the heck out of me. Recently she received relief. For a few hours at night now, she goes to … Continue reading I Hear the Ocean
Living the new NOW
March 31, 2020
Living in the COVID-19 era is, well, eerie. It is day 14 in our prescribed 14-day national social distancing (March 30, 2020), with the President extending the social distancing guidelines thru April, with even stricter stay-at-home (shelter in place) guidelines for our state and county in Colorado. I listened to a great podcast this week … Continue reading Living the new NOW
The Conundrum of FAITH
March 28, 2020
Guest Opinion that Appeared in Deseret News on March 7, 2020 One of today’s conundrums that people wrestle with is the topic of faith, religion, or spirituality. The younger generations, who say they are “spiritual but not religious,” are finding their spirituality anywhere other than a traditional setting. Much research has been done to find the reasoning behind … Continue reading The Conundrum of FAITH
Finding your purpose requires intention, self-direction
January 21, 2020
Guest Opinion that Appeared in Deseret News on January 5, 2020 Having hung up my “corporate spurs” a few years ago, I found myself without a company to lead and without a daily mantra to drive my purpose in life. Through the process of shifting my focus away from the corporate labyrinth, where admittedly my purpose was … Continue reading Finding your purpose requires intention, self-direction
Transform Yourself – Be a Seeker
November 15, 2019
I had an inkling to pay a visit to an old friend who I had not had occasion to visit for many moons. I will call him “Sam.” I arrived at his simple home. He lives in an older area of town. He repairs automobiles from his small garage at his home. His profession has … Continue reading Transform Yourself – Be a Seeker
What About Vision?
August 27, 2019
It has been said that those without vision, perish. To establish vision, or to create a future you can positively see yourself in, requires building a confidence in who you really are. The process of homing in on your true identity is key. Establishing vision is also key to anyone’s success but is especially cogent … Continue reading What About Vision?
A Thankful Heart: Proven Solutions to Loosen the Grip of Anxiety and Depression
July 12, 2019
Sometimes I wonder if I am in the minority of humanity in being “nice,” as it doesn’t come as easily as I would like. I have been taught well by parents, mentors, and leaders—so any propensity toward not being nice is squarely on my shoulders. When I’m a jerk, I always know it and suffer … Continue reading A Thankful Heart: Proven Solutions to Loosen the Grip of Anxiety and Depression
Follow Your Instincts and Minimize Anxiety and Depression
May 29, 2019
It’s calving season on the ranch. Newborn calves are cared for by their mamma cows from the moment of birth. It’s a beautiful thing to see the mom licking and cleaning up her calf, and then watching the calf stand with shaky legs, nurse, then within thirty minutes run wherever mom goes. The draw to … Continue reading Follow Your Instincts and Minimize Anxiety and Depression
Tell Me a Story
April 12, 2019
It’s not just a Millennial or Gen X or Z dilemma; the art of story telling is fading as a sunrise in the west. Does it matter that many of us are losing the ability to communicate in other than texts or tweets? As an author, I study great writers in depth to glean some … Continue reading Tell Me a Story
PURPOSE: An Antidote to Loneliness?
March 20, 2019
According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, 7 in 10 teens see depression and anxiety as major problems among their peers. Much of this is due to the pressure they feel to get good grades and navigate their desired outcomes for not only education, but also enjoyable careers, income, and marriage and … Continue reading PURPOSE: An Antidote to Loneliness?
