The beginning of the year is an interesting time. The change of a single digit gives numerous opportunities for reflection. It’s easy to reflect back to the previous year, remembering who we were and where we were emotionally, mentally and physically.  Around a year ago, when this blog page was started, I came across a…

There are countless factors in this world that influence and shape us. It starts from when we’re kids, before we understand the world, ourselves or life. Then one day, we realize the influences, usually the negative ones, and we feel hopeless. Even after we become somewhat conscious of the world, ourselves and life, we continue…

Fear. A lump in the back of my throat. Tears forming and rolling down. Chest contracting. Jaw clenching. And hands shaking. Fear. As I sit in my car by a lake. Birds chirping. Ducks quacking. Leaves rustling. And water waving. Fear. As I hesitantly write the words of this blog in my notebook.  Why do…