The Mirror and the Notebook
Jordan used to measure life by other people’s reflections—likes, comments, compliments. If people approved, the day was good. If they…
The Ceiling Reminder (White Shield – IDW)
Andre lay on his back, headphones on, staring at the crack in his bedroom ceiling. It looked like a fork…
The Circle Talk (Orange Shield – IDW)
Most of the guys in JD’s neighborhood thought “respect” meant never backing down and always calling out disrespect with louder…
The 21-Day Challenge (Yellow Shield – IDW)
Rico loved immediate results. Fast food, fast money, fast reactions. Waiting made his skin crawl. The idea of a 21‑day…
Three Deep Breaths
Naomi always prided herself on pushing through. Deadlines, family emergencies, church events—if something needed doing, she muscled her way through…
The Walk Away (Red Shield – IDW)
D’Andre was known for “snapping fast.” One wrong word and he’d swing, no questions asked. To him, anger meant respect;…
The Last Rep (Red Shield – IDW)
Zay always quit at “almost.” Almost finished the workout. Almost stayed out of trouble. Almost kept his temper. “I’m just…
Learning to Laugh at Yourself
The day everything went hilariously wrong It started with a squeaky chair, a camera at a less-than-flattering angle, and a…
I’m Too Busy Cultivating My Own Garden to Worry About Yours: The Power of Focused Growth
I’m too busy cultivating my own garden to worry about how green the grass is on the other side. This…