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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.
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”
“Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.” ~Nathaniel Branden Hey guys! It’s dad. First, I love you. You’re wonderfully, beautifully, perfectly human. 5 Words. Right? Just the way you are! So what is self esteem? Self-esteem is how we see ourselves and how we value ourselves. It’s based on our opinions and beliefs aboutContinue reading “#itsdad ~ Self-Esteem Comes From Yourself”
Right now, right this minute, there are unhappy people all over the world. Truth…I try not to think about it. I care…a lot. We all deserve happiness. Yes. We all do. People from every race, every age, every creed, living under diverse economic circumstances, are feeling unfulfilled. They’re hurt, they have scars from the past,Continue reading “Searching for Solace”
Hey guys! It’s Dad. Ok. For real. Just writing that title made me feel pretty uncomfortable. I’m grateful that it’s not often that I hear raised-voices in our home. However, it’s unlikely that we’ll always find ourselves in such a peaceful and respectful environment. We can’t isolate ourselves from the outside world and all ofContinue reading “#itsdad ~ Seriously! SHUT UP!”
Hey guys, It’s Dad! An idea crossed my mind this morning after I dropped you off at school. It’s bugged me for a while so I want to share it with you guys in hopes that you learn to see things more clearly than I did at your age. Yes, we live in a prettyContinue reading “#itsdad ~ Tell Her Why She’s Beautiful”
Harvesting Insights 