I am currently reading a book by a psychiatrist who focuses on two areas that interest me greatly: Golf and the Mind. Within this book, he mentions the word "kenosis" frequently. When referring to kenosis, he discusses the "emptying of oneself", as to obtain awareness that something is within you that is not of the…
I turn 24 years old today. Otherwise seeming to be known as my "Kobe" year, in reference to Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant's death was one of two celebrity deaths that made me cry. I will never forget where I was. I had just given a speech at a fraternity event in college in downtown Kansas…
Today might have been the quietest day I have ever experienced. My office was empty at work. I focused on using that time to be productive. My apartment was peaceful, just watching the cars through the now leafless trees at sunset. Went on a walk with my dog and didn't see a single person during…
I decided to take some time to meditate tonight on my balcony, watching the sunset, followed by the moon taking over the sky. It was a lovely evening outside to just sit and breathe. I am thankful, also, as the leaves change and fall, I can now see more of the sky and the surroundings…
As I reflect on my progress this morning toward some of my goals or just on the steps I want to take to try and improve things in my life, I find that momentum is not a perfectly flowing thing. There are days that are perfect - days that allow me to complete multiple tasks…
Today has been a struggle. The past month of my life has been an emotional rollercoaster and I felt like today would be a day that would be good to reflect on my blog. When I write a blog post, I am trying to put my recent thoughts and feelings on the page in an…
The reality of going through change is that there will be ups and downs. Emotions can rollercoaster, the mind can wander. When you are keeping busy, it seems easy to put the heavy stuff on the back burner. But, we eventually have to face those pieces of change head-on when it all slows down. We…
Today's thoughts are short and sweet for me. I still wanted to share them, though. During a time of change, uncertainty, and soul-searching, we aren't always 100% in it. Focus can waver, emotions come and go, and just a lot going on. All I feel I can do is think, feel, and reflect on what…
I had a bit of a "revelation reflection" a few days ago. As mentioned in my last post, I have been struggling with understanding where I am now and how it relates to my future. I kept finding myself stuck when I try to look at where I should be and not where I am…
I want to write about my confusion. It seems to be the root of my experiences lately. I am trying to understand my thoughts and feelings. I don't know. I do things and feel things and it seems straightforward, but I dive beneath the surface and it is all murky. Why am I feeling insecure?…
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