Category Archives: Golden Nuggets

Taking a deep breath in the middle of a bustling park. You hear all the collective hum of the surroundings as they form a beautiful unplanned orchestra. Birds flapping their wings as rhythmic chirps leave their beaks communicating a coordinated dance in the sky. A gentleman in a suit on his phone wheeling and dealingContinue reading “Over Thinking It”

For those that don’t know, vehicles don’t just come in automatic transmission. There exists manual transmission, which is the type where you decide when there is a shifting up or down in performance based on the required terrain. I find that manual transmission like fitness gives you control of your performance. When I was beingContinue reading “Manual”

Regret holds a lot of weight in the woke and developed communities.It symbolizes that you shouldn’t look to your past with negativity for what has happened and instead move forward owning that misstep. I feel that having regrets, even just one, is powerful. There are two reactions of regret that are powerful motivators…. Embarrassment andContinue reading “Healthy Regret”

This is a continuation of a previous post…Something that Sucks. After implementing a daily running habit I realized that until I have warmed up I have no say on if I can or can’t exercise.  I have to kill my inner b@tch each morning before I start the day. The best way to accomplish thatContinue reading “Killing the Inner B@tch”

Arriving home from work I pull into the narrow driveway that leads to my spot in the apartment parking garage. I reach for the garage clicker in my dash to open the crummy gate. The button is loose so it’s like fishing a shell out of a bowl of cracked eggs. Once the gate opens IContinue reading “Intrusive Thoughts”

Rest and I have a confusing relationship.I’m not alone though because most people raised in city environments hear the same things… “You can sleep when you are dead.” This nonsense permeates the cultures I have lived in my whole life.What they don’t tell you is that if you don’t get your sleep your death willContinue reading “RESTED”

I am too good for that. I’m better than that.You can’t make me do it.You live like this! Gross.I’m better than you.I can’t even imagine living like that.Poor you.  Being born in a specific region, time or place that seems better than others doesn’t mean you are better, it means only that you are different.  “I’mContinue reading “Privilege”

Aside from the lack of a strong drag of the open air these masks are something I enjoy.I am a true introvert.  As for me the mask allows a barrier to the world. A support blanket that hides me from others. There is some definite work to be done in this region of my mind,Continue reading “MASKED”

Beating yourself up.Over-criticizing yourself. Being too hard on yourself.Give yourself a break.Being mean to yourself.Being your own drill sergeant. I heard all of this growing up. Once something happened that I felt I caused, I would place myself in mental court. This court is more like a dojo with Master Me beating the living shit outContinue reading “Personal Sparring”

The swanky detective limbos the caution tape, whips off his shades and kneels beside the dead body. As he scans the body the wounds highlight like your favorite quote in a book. The detective stands, turns to his partner, and says, “I know the motive!” Motives are what drive us to do what we do. Continue reading “Motivation”