I’ve had quite a few thoughts about all that’s going on in our country right now pertaining to the “protests”. Here are a few things I feel needs to be said about acting as a responsible citizen in our American society. Amendment 1 of the United States Constitution’s Bill of Rights mentions 5 “rights” alone. …
The Wisdom of a Sage
There are certain movies out there that depict the lifecycle of a Sage. As I’m working through this book, I am having small epiphanies and recollections of experiences I’ve had and experiences to come. At Warrior PATHH we talk of the 3 primary emotions. Those being joy, fear and sadness. Many will argue that there …
Our Children’s Kingdom
Even as a 45 year old man who’s married with 4 kids and a son-in-law, I still consider my own dad a King. I’ve heard the stories of him as a kid in his own Cowboy stage with his cousin growing up on the farm. As far as the Warrior stage goes, I think I …
How Are You Spending This Time With Your Kids?
While browsing social media this past month or so, I’ve seen a major upswing in friends posting more activities with their kids than what was “normal” for them. Does that mean we’re spending more time together as a family? Uh, yeah. So, what are you doing during this time to make the most of it …
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Jesus Take the Wheel. Really?
Truth be told, I dig Carrie Underwood. Ever since she was on that singing show I thought she’d be big stuff. She seems like a pretty classy cat, too. That whole song about Jesus taking the wheel is pretty good. I like to use that saying every now and then. It’s a good faith reminder …
The Forging of Man
How men, and women, are truly made is through adversity, pressure, extreme stress. After all these tests, a person’s level of perseverance, resilience, strength, character and beauty are found. As we go the way of life, we are presented with a number of opportunities to refine ourselves or to be forged. This starts at a …
Are We Being Intentional Fathers (Parents)?
The Way of the Wild Heart: A Map for the Masculine Journey is a fantastic book. It’s written by John Eldredge who is a Christian author, but I would say that this book is not necessarily a Christian book. Yes, it has the undertone, but the bigger picture is the meat of the book. That …
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Mentoring Our Children
One thing I believe we can all agree on is the difference in today's youth vs. our own youth and our parent's youth. Yes, things change and civilizations evolve. That being said, what are you doing to evolve with it? As parents, are we keeping up with our children and what's going on in their …
Salomon Forces Speed Assault!! Amazing Shoes!!
I'm kind of a shoe nerd. Having spent many years walking long distances I quickly learned the most important piece of gear are what goes on your feet. I'll research the snot out of shoes before making the purchase. They have to be just right for feet. Back in 2008ish I purchased 2 pairs of …
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Affordable Steps Can Help Veterans Sleep Better (and Get Healthier)
By Brad Krause, Self Caring Active military personnel don't always have a say in their sleep schedules. And you might have gotten used to early wake-up calls and running on more adrenaline than quality rest. But as a veteran, re-acclimating with civilian life involves a lot of changes—and that includes your wellness routine. Sleep is …
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