Drastic Cuts

Kady’s grandfather once showed me how to prune roses. He was ruthless. He’d point at something and say “that’s just junk. Get rid of it.” We’d prune until the bush was a fraction of what it was. But low and behold the next year it would be full of roses. It might feel harsh...

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Having Options

You’re going away for the weekend and want to bring a book. You have two on your nightstand you’ve been meaning to read. You bring both, just in case. You want to have options. Each time you go to read you can’t decide which one to choose. So you end up scrolling on your...

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Why Are You Frustrated

Is there really some grave injustice going on or are you just angry you don’t get to do what you want to do? You have the option to get pissed or to adapt. Those are your options. Especially when you’ve got people depending on you. Does anger really do anything? What’s going to serve...

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Investment

Where you put your time and money matters. Do you invest in others, in making a shit ton of money, in buying expensive things, in your mental and physical health? The things we invest in define our lives. At the end of this weird ride we are all on what matters most? Tons of...

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Sit With It

The problem isn’t not knowing what to write. The problem is catching the ideas fast enough. Before they disappear into nothingness. Today I’ve found that quiet time with no distractions like my phone or kids or podcasts has allowed me to hone in enough to capture an idea. Think about it. We have thousands...

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Love Your Animals

Give your dog a kiss On the snout They’re looking for your love No doubt Look them in the eyes Deeply now If you want to understand true love They’ll show you how When they get old Be gentle and kind And remember they’re perfect as is And one of a kind. Note: Love...

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