Read more about the article Little moments of clarity
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Little moments of clarity

Woke up today feeling pretty good and eager to go for a walk. I was up long before everyone else and I'm sitting in my living room, enjoying the quiet. I've been preaching about self-care for years because it's so vitally important. I try to focus on self-care in my own life on a daily basis. There are times however, where I experience these moments of clarity, and today was one of those moments. It's not that I don't recognize or appreciate the importance of self-care, but today as I sat on my couch, in total silence, I was very much in the moment. The peace and quiet was captivating. I appreciated being able to hear my own thoughts, without all the usual distraction. It was a fantastic way to…

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August 28, 2021
Read more about the article Surgery went well and I humbly thank my friends at the @ClevelandClinic
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Surgery went well and I humbly thank my friends at the @ClevelandClinic

I really appreciate all the concern. It took a bit longer to get this out than I had originally planned because I'm moving a little slower than I thought I would be, but I wanted to let you all know how I'm doing. I'm in between meetings at the moment so I will make this super quick. Yesterday I had surgery at the Cleveland Clinic to remove a cyst that was right in the center of my back, along my spine. This was elective in the sense that it wasn't giving me any problems yet but it would become problematic if left alone. I simply chose to deal with it before it became a problem. The surgery went great. It's a surreal experience to have your back operated on while…

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August 26, 2021
Read more about the article I’m more than the sum of my flaws
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I’m more than the sum of my flaws

I'm sitting here today sorta going through the highlights of my last 43 years of life. I'm going to be very honest and say that my life feels like it's been a mixed bag, but I think that's how life is realistically supposed to be. There are highs and lows throughout this journey, and our job is to ride the waves. I feel like I've done that for the most part. So much has happened during my 42nd year and it's helped mold me into the man I currently am. I want to look back on some of the changes that have occurred in my life and remember the what those experiences have taught me. I'd even like to glance forward and see what 43 will have to offer. There…

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August 25, 2021
Read more about the article Being a single parent is tough but I’m feeling accomplished today and here’s why
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Being a single parent is tough but I’m feeling accomplished today and here’s why

It's been a fantastic day and while it wasn't perfect, I feel like it definitely belongs in the win column. The rest of my labs finally came back in, everything is perfect, and I'm grateful. I wasn't really worried but I'm not a huge fan of the unknown. I saw my doctor this week and she was really proud of me. She says I'm going great and to keep it up. That felt really good because it's been a journey to get where I am. Don't get me wrong, I still have room for improvement, for for the moment I'm celebrating the victory. I spent the morning working on some freelance stuff and next weeks podcast episode. I think it will be next week anyway. I'm on somewhat of a…

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August 18, 2021
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I need to make some decisions this week

It looks like this week is going include some rushing around getting everything done for school that I should done already. Both the boys need new shoes and I think we're gonna take care of that today. I've gone through all of their clothes and I think we're okay for the moment. Sensory challenges make this so much harder, especially for Emmett. He is incredibly sensitive to things that touch his skin and he doesn't tolerate pants very well. He prefers shorts but he needs pants for the colder Ohio weather. It difficult to find pants that he will find comfortable enough to wear. Anyway, the point is, it's challenging and I'm grateful that I don't have to look for too much because it will be easier on him. I'm…

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August 16, 2021
Read more about the article The Truth is I’m Not Okay
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The Truth is I’m Not Okay

I swear to God it feels like I’m always apologizing for not writing enough. I don’t know why I feel the need to do that but clearly I do. I guess that I feel as though I’m letting people down when I don’t write or share. That’s just a weird thing I put on myself though. If I don’t write for a period of time, I start getting messages from people checking up on me. Sometimes that's how I end up realizing that it’s been awhile. Anyway, because I’m me and feel the need. I’m sorry it’s been so long since we’ve talked. I'm just going to run with this but truthfully, my heads a mess and I'm not sure what direction this is going to take. Usually there’s a…

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August 11, 2021
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I enjoy the nostalgia and simplicity of plays.org

If you know me, you know that I'm huge into tech and always have been. I like finding ways for technology to improve everyday life. One of the things we love in our house are video games. We always have and they were something that really helped us get through 15 months of COVID lockdown. The boys enjoy playing on our Xbox Series X but I've given up on finding a PS5 with the disc drive, at least for now. The point is, we enjoy gaming and the Xbox and PS are amazing gaming consoles, if you're lucky enough to find one. At the same time, I've recently discovered the value in simplifying my life. Things don't always need to be high tech or bleeding edge. As much as I…

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August 5, 2021
Read more about the article I’m trying something new today
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I’m trying something new today

I'm taking on a brand new challenge today. I'm working pretty hard on getting myself back to a place of physical and emotional wellness. I'm perfectly healthy but I'm still losing weight, strengthening, and looking after my mental health. Rather than do my usual morning workout, I'm going to take a yoga class. I've never taken a yoga class in my life but I'm gonna give it a try because personal growth bro. I still deal with back pain from my accident and this could really help. Again, if nothing else, it's something we can do as a couple and that's important to me. I understand that this will be a beginners class but I'm a beginner, so that's probably a good idea. I have lost a lot of flexibility…

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July 12, 2021