“Hopeless” has to start somewhere right?

CONTINUING WITH TRANSPARENCY The trouble with being transparent in posts like this is that those who may benefit from hearing this perspective may not be in a solution-focused mode…and if they come across this post, they may not be as likely to expend the energy reading it.  I know when I’m in “check-out mode”, you’re … Continue reading “Hopeless” has to start somewhere right?

Normalizing Mediocrity

This past week, I had a client come into my office that inspired this post.  I say “inspired”, but it hardly seems like a fitting word to use in this context.  This experience impacted me by reminding me of how easy it is to slide into undesirable circumstances, camp out there a while, or in … Continue reading Normalizing Mediocrity

The Man on the Street Corner

Several weeks ago, my path took a radical 180 and I found myself returning to a job I left several years ago.  When I informed a very close friend of my unexpected return to being a probation officer, his reaction somewhat annoyed me because he was excited.  See, I hadn’t wrapped my brain completely around … Continue reading The Man on the Street Corner

OPPOSITION & OPPORTUNITY

WISHES DO COME TRUE SOMETIMES I woke this morning dealing with the usual questions and doubts that have become regular visitors in my head over the past few months...(Ha! That's funny, they've been there a lifetime.) As I wrestled with getting out of bed and facing the demons that have become squatters in my head, … Continue reading OPPOSITION & OPPORTUNITY

TELL ME, WHAT DO YOU SEE?

Earlier this morning I sent out a text to the boys in our high school basketball program, informing them that I would be away from practice for a bit to address some issues I’m having with my 60-year-old body.  I’ve learned from experience that I’m about one quick pivot or reaction away from landing in … Continue reading TELL ME, WHAT DO YOU SEE?