by jon | Sep 17, 2017 | Balance, Personal Growth
In the 2014 movie Men, Women, and Children, one of the characters is a teenage boy grappling with his mother abandoning him, losing interest in playing football, meeting a girl he likes, and other experiences of teenage angst. In viewing a YouTube video of Carl Sagan...
by jon | Jul 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you’re like me, routine can be a blessing and a curse. Routine provides a sense of stability, security, order, and even a sense of simplicity in a complex and often chaotic world. Having a good routine around getting a good night sleep, for example, is a positive...
by jon | May 7, 2017 | Balance, Change, Health, self care, Stress Management
Lately, I’ve chatted with several friends who have been having trouble sleeping and have shared my own challenges with turning my mind off at night. In our conversations, it feels good to know that we aren’t alone in our minds lighting up when our heads...
by jon | Mar 5, 2017 | Balance, Change, Health, Personal Growth, self care, Setting Goals
If winter should say, “Spring is in my heart” Who would believe winter? -Khalil Gibran If you’re like me, winter is a challenging season. The short days and not enough time in the warm sun seem to bring on the wintertime blues. I am so tired of winter. This week...
by jon | Feb 11, 2017 | Balance, Health, Personal Growth, self care, Stress Management
I recently found myself resistant to making the time for several appointments related to maintaining my physical being like going to the dentist, the eye doctor, the barber, and getting some new clothes. I can tell when I am not doing such a good job of managing my...
