Jazz playing with birds singing in the cloudy sky. Observing the sounds, smells, and experiences around you is to immerse in the present moment. The only time my immersion is the greatest is when I am writing. I also notice the time at a standstill when holding my daughter and…

There is a hope for seasons to change. I have seen the transition from summer to fall year after year, but this year I am hoping for this transition to happen soon and bring us out of the summer heat. Seasons change, schedules change, people change, and nature changes. Commit…

Where do I find inspiration? A better question is where do I find a goal, a horizon, an end result I can be proud of? I have tried to accomplish my way through life, but no amount of accomplishments is a prerequisite to fatherhood or the like. Your son or…

It is a warm night with rain just about to fall. The birds can not decide whether to fly away into the distance or stay in a shelter in the nest. Humidity remains thick in a dense watery shell. …

Be useful, he says. After watching the documentary Arnold on Netflix, it was surprising this was the takeaway I received instead of being enthralled by his accolades. It seems Arnold Schwarzenegger was an alpha character in his own life and people witnessed that on screen and on the political platform. …

Thank you for your vulnerability. I am so sorry for your loss and can not fathom what you are thinking and going through. I will say I purchased a Peloton around the same time and have received the instructors sayings and mantras with gratitude. Robin Arzon and Ben Alldis and my favorite. Keep writing.

What is my responsibility as a father to my daughter, and how do I achieve what needs to be completed at the moment? Time is elusive and unforgiving. As a parent, I have noticed, when a baby reaches a toddler developmental and peak moments happen right before your eyes. It…

Today, I wake up in the early morning hours. Time stands still when everything else is still in a deep sleep—the silence, calmness, stillness, and meditative state of the early morning hours. I am stuck in my way. My mind wanders here and there. I can’t seem to focus and…

Families have expectations that are bearable and unbearable at times. They expect attendance because they love you. The day of the week for the family is Sunday. The gathering has conversations that start and end with lovely embraces, and the occasional story about the workweek, sports, and other dynamics. You…