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My Birthday Wish: Armageddon!

Know what I REALLY wanted for my birthday (Jan 24) this year? For the Doomsday Clock to be moved closer...

The Importance of Honesty, Integrity, & Authenticity

I recently found myself in the unfortunate position of having to end—or at least greatly curtail—a relationship with someone close...

Forgiving The Unforgivable (UPDATED)

NOTE: I originally wrote this article several years ago (entitled “How Do I Forgive The Unforgivable?”) and it has been...

Contemplation: My Conceptualization of God

This past summer, over the short span of a month or two, I had no less than five random people...

About My Art: Why I Pursue Quality Over Quantity

In past discussions concerning my blog and/or books, many people have urged me to just start throwing stuff up on...

Contemplation: Different Types or Levels of Rock-Bottom?

I’ve hit what I considered to be “rock bottom” a few times in my life.  The first time, I was...

Why I Always Pick Up Pennies

“Find a penny, pick it up, and all the day you’ll have good luck!” Yes, we’ve all heard, and chanted—and...

Contemplation: Self Acceptance & Working With Confidence

I recently came across the following passage in Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay Self Reliance, which is included in the book...

Contemplation: The Spiritual Journey, or Self-Actualization

I recently came across the following quote while reviewing Dr. Wayne Dyer‘s book The Power of Intention, which I read...

Stories: Such Timid Little Creatures

Stories are like highly sensitive, timid little creatures; during times of stress and chaos and insecurity, etc., they all run...