As he stares into his reflection in the water, he asks, "Who am I?" and with that, Derek Zoolander starts his journey to rediscover his identity. Though we may not be really ridiculously good looking like Derek, we all are asking this question and defining the answer every day. To navigate decision making in our … Continue reading The Choice is Yours
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Be the Author of Your Narrative
The life we live is a life of impact, and what we do matters. We are penning the pages of a story that began with the onset of our being, and it has been developing throughout our entire life. What role do we play in the narrative? What defines our character? These are the questions … Continue reading Be the Author of Your Narrative
Of Growth and Change
Don't let life pass you by; also, do not believe that your best opportunities are behind you. We are where we are, and there is nothing we can do to change what has brought us here; but we can make adjustments right now, if where we are is not where we want to be, or … Continue reading Of Growth and Change
Reading
In the pursuit of knowledge, do not forsake a call to action; for in doing so, we are adding to our story. This is something I've wrestled with recently, as I learn to balance reading with... well pretty much everything else in life. In my youth, I mostly avoided books. In high school, I would … Continue reading Reading
Don’t Wait to be Great
My family and I recently took a trip up to Washington State, and during our stay, we spent a few days in downtown Seattle. If you have been to Seattle, you know the buzz and energy that surrounds Pike Place Market. If you ever intend on visiting Seattle, this is something that must be experienced. … Continue reading Don’t Wait to be Great
The Road Less Traveled
It was a cool and cloudy morning as I strolled though downtown Flagstaff. It was about 40 degrees, the air smelled of rain, and the clouds were settling low in such a way that you could not see the Mountain. The traffic was minimal, and it was fairly silent; aside from the occasional train passing … Continue reading The Road Less Traveled
The Upside of Being Down
“You Change Your Valley Into A Peak When You Find And Use The Good That Is Hidden In The Bad Time.” - Spencer JohnsonThe following post has been written over the course of the past week, and is a journey through understanding and responding to sadness. It transforms and grows as you read through it, … Continue reading The Upside of Being Down
The Story We Write 