When it comes to aspirations, it is easy to let the mind wander to thoughts of money, fame, a solid job, a comfortable life or some other nonsensical idea of what we have been raised to believe we need to be successful. I’ll be honest, I spent the first 30 years of my life aspiring … More Kickin’ the Funk
We all have rough days, some more than others. I have days where it seems the world and all of its forces are working against me. Days where I feel like I simply should have stayed in bed. Luckily, these days don’t roll around too often but when they do, I force myself to reflect … More Smile and Take Stock of What You Have
Rome As a child I would watch Tin Tin cartoons and dream of accompanying my hero and his dog Snowy through the ancient world as we discovered tombs and hunted for ancient treasures. While I still love Tin Tin and the odd Indiana Jones repeat, my love of ancient history bloomed in my adult years when I undertook … More 5 Travel Experiences That Will Change Your Life… (One Way or Another)
Take a moment to process this quote by Oscar Wilde. Read it again and then think. Think about what it truly means to live and to be alive. As I get older, and hopefully a little wiser, the notion of living has become more prevalent and to a point, the main driver in my life. For each of … More What Oscar Said Rings Oh So True
I once had a friend. We were close without knowing anything about each other except for the other’s name and from where we had both come. Our bond, one that was strong and built on mutual respect, was all that we had. Our ability to communicate was minimal if it existed at all. My friend’s … More My Friend Rasheed
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