Naomi always prided herself on pushing through. Deadlines, family emergencies, church events—if something needed doing, she muscled her way through it. But her body started sending notices: tight chest, headaches, random tears. A friend handed her a book on mindful self‑compassion and said, “Try this. You can’t bully yourself into peace.” Naomi rolled her eyes […]
D’Andre was known for “snapping fast.” One wrong word and he’d swing, no questions asked. To him, anger meant respect; backing down felt like losing. At an IDW meetup, a coach asked him, “Which is harder: swinging or walking away?” D’Andre smirked, “Walking away.” The coach nodded. “Then the real warriors pick the harder thing.” […]
Zay always quit at “almost.” Almost finished the workout. Almost stayed out of trouble. Almost kept his temper. “I’m just not built like that,” he’d say. Then his uncle, a former Marine, invited him to the park. No speeches, just a workout. Push-ups, squats, sprints. Every time Zay slowed, his uncle counted out loud, “One […]
The day everything went hilariously wrong It started with a squeaky chair, a camera at a less-than-flattering angle, and a microphone that picked up every awkward throat clear during a client call.Halfway through, the doorbell rang, the dog barked, and the carefully scripted intro evaporated from memory like mist.For a split second, embarrassment crashed in—but […]
I’m too busy cultivating my own garden to worry about how green the grass is on the other side. This simple yet profound thought has been a guiding principle in a world where comparison often overshadows contentment. In this journey of life, it’s easy to get caught up in what others are doing – their […]
