Dec 28, 2017 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Relationships, World View
He glanced over at the clock with one eye, four thirty a.m., again.Rolling back on his pillow, he looked up at the ceiling in the darkness, seeing nothing.His mind started its usual morning walk through of the “must-do’s”, “should-do’s” and “want-to-do’s” of the days...
Nov 28, 2017 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Relationships
There is one crucial question to ask when faced with a decision. Below is a clip from the movie ‘The Tender Trap’ with Frank Sinatra and Debbie Reynolds that plays out the question for both characters. Did you recognize ‘the question’? Debbie...
Nov 15, 2017 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity, Recovery, Relationships, World View
‘Nothing worth having comes without some kind of fight / Got to kick at the darkness ’til it bleeds daylight’ – Bruce Cockburn, ‘Lovers In A Dangerous Time’, from the 1984 album ‘Stealing Fire. Life can be a struggle at times. We’ve all been there....
Oct 31, 2017 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity, Relationships, World View
I was intimidated by the idea so it was easy to convince myself not to go. I hung out with my male buddies growing up, but I kept my deepest, darkest and most revealing thoughts and emotions to myself – it’s what guys do. As an adult I was somewhat uncomfortable...
Oct 14, 2017 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Relationships, World View
As I write this, I am cut-off from the outside world, it’s not the first time, nor is it by choice. Tropical storm Nate is dumping vast amounts of rain on Nosara Costa Rica: tap water, electricity, phone, Internet and cell phone towers are out of service and rivers...
Sep 5, 2017 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity, Relationships
I’m not important. I’m not of value. I’m not worthy. I can’t do anything right. I’m a failure. I’m not good enough. Sound familiar? This is how many men feel about themselves. It is common for men to feel inadequate. Men are pressured at young age to adhere to...
