(My thoughts are constantly evolving. I'm challenged by differing perspectives and will always be open to reviewing and revising. This is just where I stand at this point in time.) One of the biggest impacts in my life was when I came to the realization that so many of my probation clients over the years…those … Continue reading THE LIMP
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IS THIS JUST POSITIVE-THINKING #$@!%
There’s an advantage to stepping back and taking a deep breath…perhaps gathering a bit clearer perspective. I wrote the outline for this post three days ago when the experience was fresh and my emotions were a bit on edge. I’ve cleaned it up and chosen more appropriate wording today. I was frustrated, angry, and doing … Continue reading IS THIS JUST POSITIVE-THINKING #$@!%
MOVE THE CHAINS
WE’LL START WITH MICHAEL My last appointment on a Friday afternoon has consistently been Michael. I’m not quite sure why I like him so much…he’s such a pain in my ass sometimes, but man, I’m really rooting for him to win in this life. Michael walked in yesterday wearing his usual big smile and we … Continue reading MOVE THE CHAINS
A Follow-Up to “Hopeless”
This is a quick follow-up to my previous post Hopeless Has To Start Somewhere. I woke up this morning at a fork in the road: 1) delete the previous post (due to those skeletons in my closet), or 2) begin the process of developing what James Clear refers to in his book “Atomic Habits” as … Continue reading A Follow-Up to “Hopeless”
“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?