I lost my Mom — my best friend at the time — 25 years ago. She never met my wife or kids, so they never got to know her. They never got to witness the almost-mythic soulmate relationship my parents ...

College was my escape. I went across the state searching for independence, friends, fun, or really just any sense of self I ...

A colon cancer diagnosis can lead to significant personal growth and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of self-love and prioritizing personal well-being. Embracing change and stepping out of ...

On April 8, I finished the Carmel Marathon in what was a personal record (3:28) for me. About 8-10 weeks earlier, I had a repeated premonition that if the marathon went well, I was being called to do ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. It’s a universal truth – most of us learn life’s ...

As a 36-year-old, this is the advice I wish I could've given my younger self. I started writing my blog when I was a few months shy of 18 years old. Since I’m now twice as old as I was when I started, ...

“You only learn half the things you need to know in the classroom.” When I first heard that saying, I brushed it off as something adults said to make school sound deeper than it really was. But now, a ...

Over the last few months, my son, my wife, and I have visited universities across the country to help find the right one for him. And after a long and arduous search, he has finally chosen the one he ...

Our deeply polarized society, the recent election, and even the cancellation of some of our favorite shows are hitting us hard. But the good news is, watching TV isn’t just an escape. Some of our ...