Chasing After Me

Picture yourself holding a pitcher of water. Now picture yourself trying to fill up a cup with water from the pitcher. And now put your imagination to work…imagine that cup moving around like a fly that you’re trying to swat…speedily heading in every other direction beside the direction you think it might go…at light speed. [...]

I met a man today. He served three years in the U.S. military in Beirut. He has three large scars on his torso, several scars on his arms, a scar on his neck, and a tattoo to prove it. He’s lived through hell. It shouldn’t matter that he slept under bridge last night. It shouldn’t [...]

One of the biggest enemies of my fulfillment is a lack of confidence. Because it paralyzes me. Once it paralyzes me, lack of confidence bleeds into other areas of my life. Once it paralyzes me, by definition, I cannot move…I cannot grow. It’s a horrible spiral. When it hits me, it results in a reluctance [...]

Embrace is a powerful word. It’s more than a hug. It’s more than a greeting. It creates an image. It prompts action. It evokes deep emotions. Webster’s definition confirms it: To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection To surround; enclose To twine around Now add the “-ed” to [...]

One year ago I was packing up boxes at my desk. One year ago I was meeting with people to let them know how much their friendships had meant to me over the years. One year ago I did one most courageous thing I things I’ve ever done…I exchanged a life of routine and predictability [...]