June is the month that Men’s mental health is highlighted. So much data shows the deadly effects of untreated mental health. It not only affects the person going through it, but it also affects everyone around him. According to data from Statista, an article on April 12, 2023, stated, “Since […]
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The cliché “There is a fine line between genius and insanity” is so true. We have seen that fine line produce stars like Michael Phelps, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), and Steve Harvey. These people are examples of the genius side of creativity. On the other hand, Kate Spade, Robin Williams, […]
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Have you ever received a present wrapped up in shopping bag paper and taped together with duct tape? I have. It came in the form of marriage, which appeared to be fantastic on the surface but became a disaster over time. It turned out to be the best gift I […]
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An extreme risk often complicates true reward. This is a big reason why many do not venture down this path. There is a difference, though, between calculated risk and gambling. A calculated risk is not a sure thing by any means, but it is addressed through planning, study, and confidence […]
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People feel depressed and anxious because they cannot keep up with today’s status quo. A Pew Research article by Patrick Van Kessel discussed a poll taken by the center. He stated, “Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and […]
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This is not to say be full of delight and dance with joy because of hardships. It is to say that you have two alternatives. One, you must understand that challenges will befall everyone because there are no trouble-free days. Still, that trouble and those hardship experience mean that life […]
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When faced with a challenge or a difficult period, people want to run to their comfort zone for safety’s sake. That perceived security gives a “temporary” feel-good that allows the feelings of safety to fool the person seeking its luxury. The problem is that some do not want to leave […]
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There is a period that sympathy is welcome when first going through a grieving period. After some time, grief catches on and starts to use it to keep you locked in its grip. Some people make the mistake of looking for sympathy over the long term, and when they cannot […]
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“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” (Joseph Campbell). I heard Eddie Pinero say this quote on his podcast, Your World Within. (Pinero, 2022) The statement could not be truer. Looking to find a better version of yourself is ripe with indecision, and anything that has helped […]
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I recently conducted an experiment on myself. I wanted to see the impact of unchecked grief. I have had to do many things for years to keep my grief issues at bay. I chose not to take medication and instead decided on a lifestyle change. I went extreme, including cutting out […]
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