70-20-10 | A pattern for self acceptance and growth

Who reads the Foreword to a book?  Not me, at least almost never.  I love to delve into Professional Development and Organizational Excellence.  There is something about learning a new concept, and then helping others put it into actions that keeps me coming back for more.  Because of that I found myself recently reading a … Continue reading 70-20-10 | A pattern for self acceptance and growth

Making Time

Writing, and time to write, comes in spurts for me.  I typically have a dozen or so thoughts or ideas in various forms of composition, but it is interesting to see how some topics or events rise to the top.  I’m sure it is the focal points that I’m working on through my personal, professional, … Continue reading Making Time

Hiding in plain sight

While watching the season finale to Community I was reminded that the Dean of the school presents throughout the episode wearing nothing but a diaper.  During the course of the show he wears a myriad of costumes and outfits as he announces all sorts of news to the study group, and this was either his … Continue reading Hiding in plain sight

Every diaper is different

Three different runs, with three different coaches, that all brought a similar message back to me. I had been really struggling with myself, and many of the pressures and stresses that surrounded me.  Here, in the quiet and dark I found the voices of a pre-recorded, guided run telling me a similar message (perhaps that … Continue reading Every diaper is different

The Difference Between “Can” and “Should”

I sense a theme in my own life as I had written potential post ideas down for later conceptualization and developing thoughts into words for a post.  The three latest topics I have written down refer to action and discretion.  This is the first I have decided to revisit because it is the oldest on … Continue reading The Difference Between “Can” and “Should”

“My heart is softening” – My wife’s growth

During family scripture study this year we have been discussing the Old Testament.  If your family is anything like mine we have historically focused less on these books in the Bible.  My wife has been doing a great job in helping the children stay consistent in their studies, and we’ve had some discussions outside the … Continue reading “My heart is softening” – My wife’s growth

Turning Red

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdKzUbAiswE In the middle of a movie that talks about a girl finding her place and owning her own truth I found connection in the way ABDLs search for acceptance and understanding with ourselves and those around us.  While no story or relationship can be completely apples to apples I feel there are some common … Continue reading Turning Red