Do You Get My Meaning?

“I understand the meaning behind ‘what doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger.’ It can be quite inspirational for many people. However, I’ve gone through rough times that had nothing to do with dying, and everything to do with living.  My point is that maybe it should be ‘what we don’t allow to kill our spirit, … Read more

Define Perfect

“Having a perfect life depends on our definition of what a perfect life should be.  Some of us settle for less and some of us want much more out of it. One definition is making the best out of life when it’s not currently what we want it to be and still finding happiness. The … Read more

That Idea Just Doesn’t Fly

“In the early years of Alcoholics Anonymous, the word pigeon was used as a term of endearment for new members who carried the message of hope and recovery. That’s fine. But with the shame and stigma of addiction still so prevalent in today’s society, the idea of calling someone a pigeon just doesn’t fly with … Read more

I Am Like Ali

I was a skinny and very insecure teenager and, as a result, I needed to be someone I wasn’t. Someone great. I even started boxing at fifteen because of this and tried to act like Muhammad Ali. With dedication and a boxing style, I copied from Ali. I was able to win an amateur Golden … Read more