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Posted on April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

I’ve come a long way from those humble beginnings. I’ve built up things better and stronger then they were before, the mortar for my foundation has the proper mixture this time.

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Posted on April 8, 2022

I’m pushing myself to be stronger, better, more resilient, I’m looking for logic where none exists.

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Posted on January 21, 2022February 10, 2022

It’s not easy but it is possible. You are the one on this journey, no one else, so don’t let people tell you what to do or influence you to do something different than what you know to be true for you.

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The Next Best thing…

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Posted on December 29, 2021January 13, 2022

I’ve been able to focus my attention on much more important things, like myself and God and doing the next best thing.

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One Brave Man

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Posted on December 21, 2021

One day a brave man came into my life. He gained my trust. He was gentle and kind, and I was not. I never liked anyone who got too close to me, yet his persistence and patience was intriguing to me.

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Take Time

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Posted on December 9, 2021

Life was this constant race, either I was running, or being chased — always on the go. I couldn’t sit still, I couldn’t stop. I needed alcohol to fuel myself; the more I burned, the more I needed.

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November 11th

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Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

I suffered from a condition called “Terminal Uniqueness”. I was always focused on the differences between myself and others, now I look for similarities and often find many.

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Through the Mountain

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Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021

I approached the entrance — something was in there and I had to find out what.

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Little lost things

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Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

The list of things I’ve lost is long, yet when I’ve lost things I’ve always gained a whole new appreciation for them.

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No Destination

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Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021

This lesson can be one of the most important ones, if you’re willing to learn. Some of the greatest mistakes lead to the greatest change.

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