I love going on adventures, especially outdoors. And recently, I got to experience a new kind of outdoor adventure: Rock climbing. I had already been climbing for a while now at indoor rock climbing facilities, but this was my first time getting to do some true outdoor climbing. And it was awesome. Now, I imagine… Read More »
Why you feel like you “can’t win” with your wife (and what to do about it)
That feeling you get where nothing you do seems to work. That realization where you can’t seem to win. Damned if you do and damned if you don’t. None of us like to be there. The thing is that our wives don’t want us to be there either. Whether you’re trying to please your wife,… Read More »
Respecting Feelings, But Not Being Controlled By Them
The balance we seek in life is within us. Not others. To be “in balance” we are in a place where we can allow our feelings to be part of us. This only happens when we are led by our rational logical mind. The rational logical mind, or the “functional adult”, is the part of… Read More »
Dealing With What Is
A couple of weekends ago I hosted the yearly men’s group retreat. We got a lodge in central Ohio for the Friday to Sunday. This is a group of guys that have known each other for several years now through the group and have become very close. It was a great weekend. We had time… Read More »
Staying Informed vs. Staying Sane
Things are obviously heavy and tense right now. Are you feeling it too? If so, you aren’t alone. Politics, social issues, the ongoing virus situation. It’s a lot. When is it too much to consistently remain informed? Or better yet, when was the last time you had fun, had a good laugh, or enjoyed yourself… Read More »