Author Archives: AndyBlasquez

Shifting Focus: From Criticism to Grace in Our Lives

Why is it that bad news spreads so much faster than good news? Why do we feel so compelled to share the failures, the scandals, the little annoyances in our daily lives? We’ll complain to anyone who will listen, about the barista who messed up our coffee. We’ll gossip about the athlete who got arrested,Continue reading “Shifting Focus: From Criticism to Grace in Our Lives”

Screaming for Connection

The solution to addiction isn’t sobriety.
The solution to self harm isn’t self discipline.
The solution to overspending isn’t frugality.
The solution to promiscuity isn’t abstinence.
The solution to overeating isn’t dieting.

The solution to them all…is connection.

Ask, and Ye Shall Receive

Our minds are like parachutes. They work best when they’re open. Don’t hold so tightly to what you know to be true. If you let go of what you know, and it stays with you, it’s true. If you let go of what you know, and it disappears into the ether…it isn’t, and probably neverContinue reading “Ask, and Ye Shall Receive”

The True Essence of Strength: Earning Virtues Through Adversity

It would be quite a challenge to try to find someone who is strong who hasn’t been through an incredibly difficult life. It would be quite a challenge to try to find someone who is wise or courageous or gentle or forthcoming…who hasn’t been through an incredibly difficult life. When I meet someone, or readContinue reading “The True Essence of Strength: Earning Virtues Through Adversity”

It’s not our Schools, Teachers, or Administrators that are Failing Us.

“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ~ Buckminster Fuller The other night I had a nightmare in which I was literally screaming down a crowded corridor, “HEY! HEY! HELP! Please! Our kids are dying! Look at ’em! Wake ’em up!Continue reading “It’s not our Schools, Teachers, or Administrators that are Failing Us.”

Create Your Own Path to Happiness

The content emphasizes the importance of forging one’s unique path rather than following societal norms. It discusses how fear, laziness, and disconnect hinder personal growth and fulfillment. The author encourages self-awareness and the pursuit of passions, advocating for letting go of comfort to embrace risk and potential. By recognizing one’s worth and deserving nature, individuals can overcome barriers and live authentically. Ultimately, it’s about changing direction, engaging courage, and learning to navigate one’s unique journey toward happiness.

Be the Flowers.

“We need much less than we think we need.” ~ Maya Angelou Just a few nights ago, after a day filled with unusual and uncomfortable worries and other negative emotions, I found the ground again…or should I say that I was graciously but directly reintroduced to the ground. Grounded by someone’s thoughts, words, grace, andContinue reading “Be the Flowers.”

I Need This. I Want That.

With the exception of the staples: food, water, shelter, we don’t actually need much. Or do we? There’s a big difference between merely surviving and truly living. As an animal, we need to eat, drink, and be protected from disease, extreme climate, and predators. But as whole human-spiritual-social beings…what do we need in order toContinue reading “I Need This. I Want That.”

What’s Next? Wanna Help?

As I start my 20th year in Education, it’s never been more evident that our kids and our families…we’re hurting. We’re growing to distrust our government, our churches, our medical systems, our corporate structures, our educational leaders, our food sources, etc. At the same time, and I believe as a result of that trend, we’reContinue reading “What’s Next? Wanna Help?”