I have a friend with a knack for “rolling with the punches.” Life has thrown him some jabs—job and financial struggles, the divorce of his parents, health concerns for his spouse—but he never stops smiling. Every time he faces a stressful situation, he shrugs his shoulders and says, “That’s… Read More

He said I was unremarkable. Actually, “he” is my doctor and it was my physical exam that was unremarkable. But still, while that sounds good in medical terms, it doesn’t feel good in my day-to-day living. I often feel like I’m experiencing too much of the same thing. I wake… Read More

What will the world miss if you don’t tell your story? “Beats me!” I answered aloud to the speaker’s rhetorical question. I was attending the Storyline Conference in Chicago which, according to the website, would inspire and equip me to live a productive and meaningful life. I can’t remember… Read More

On my way to work this morning, I saw an elementary school-age boy carrying a book in one hand and a lunch bag in the other. He seemed to be daydreaming about something—maybe his favorite superhero, or his favorite baseball player. As we crossed paths, I found myself feeling a… Read More

On the surface, today feels like a normal day: you woke up, dropped a bagel in the toaster and caught up on local news. But beneath the surface, you feel far from normal. You’re dealing with a pit in your stomach that won’t go away. You can’t stop… Read More

“How are you doing?” It’s a simple question, and admittedly a rather vague one. But I find myself posing this question to almost everyone I run into throughout my day—whether it’s coworkers, neighbors or the guy at Dunkin Donuts who makes my coffee. Come to think of it,… Read More

I remember just a few years ago when life was all about me. I lived in this world where pretty much everything was about me and life was simple. But then I met an awesome girl. And I bought her a ring. And this girl wanted… Read More

Shame can completely transform our way of thinking. As we contemplate past mistakes, it fills our minds with lies: I don’t know if I’ll ever outlive that mistake. I’m underserving of forgiveness. My life will never be the same as it was before I made that decision. Read More

As you climb into bed, shut off the light and slip under the covers, you know sleep is far away. You spent most of your day trying to evade your anxiety. But your best efforts proved fruitless. With a sigh, you roll over and stuff your face into your… Read More

The phrase “when it rains, it pours” often holds true, doesn’t it? While minding our own business, something unexpected gets in our way. And that something leads to something else. And that something else leads to something else. Suddenly, the life we once knew has been completely interrupted. Read More