How building a birdhouse can change the world Original Photo by Author I had this idea for a birdhouse that I wanted to build. There was a burst of excitement at the birth of this idea, as I envisioned the finished product and the joy that would come through the process. I began by putting the pencil … Continue reading Find Meaning in Creative Spaces
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Understanding Depression
Insights from Johann Hari's Lost Connections Original Photo I just finished reading the book Lost Connections by Johann Hari. The subtitle of the book is Uncovering the real causes of depression - and the unexpected solutions. I believe that we all will encounter depression at some point in our life, whether it be direct or indirect. I know that … Continue reading Understanding Depression
Redefining what defines us
How to ask meaningful Questions Photo by Savvas Stavrinos on Pexels.com "So, what do you do?" This is this question I have been asked most in my adult life, and usually, it just means where do you work? This question always made me a little anxious. On one hand, it was easy to answer because I was … Continue reading Redefining what defines us
Know Thyself
Align decisions with values for an impactful life Know thyself. We are on a constant journey for meaning, and until we establish some foundation of who we are, we will continue to search for anything that creates a spark inside of our hearts. This foundation is necessary for building a life that moves toward a … Continue reading Know Thyself
Minutes
How to utilize our time to align with our purpose Photo by Kjartan Einarssonon Unsplash We are living in the future. This isn’t exactly what I thought 2020 would look like when I was a kid, but it is still advanced. Though we do not have hoverboards, we do have boards that are propelled by the shifting … Continue reading Minutes
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
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
Longing
Longing is a double edged sword. Longing that is backed by vision becomes the wind in your sails, and it will push you forward. Longing that cannot be explained, or that is rooted in selfishness or envy, will feel like rowing upstream. In one arena we will find ambition, and in the other we will … Continue reading Longing
Fullness of life
"...I have come that you may have life and have it to the full." - Jesus of Nazareth. Growing up, this has been one of my favorite scriptures from the Bible because it invokes a sense of grandness to life. This verse represented an idea that there is someone on our side who can help … Continue reading Fullness of life
The Story We Write 