One day during my most recent deployment I was having a conversation with a sister of mine where I expressed not feeling as though I deserved some of the credit I'd been receiving for being who I am at work. In the midst of this conversation she mentioned me having "Imposter Syndrome". At first, I … Continue reading WALK.
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i OF THE STORM.
Mother's Day... Just another day for some, a day of celebration for some and a day of mourning for others. Over the years I've experienced the feelings of all three. The one I'd say stuck out the most was, "a day of mourning." Not so much for myself but for the people who also had … Continue reading i OF THE STORM.
ignore or ENGAGE
"Do you think people actually heal or just figure out ways to ignore better?..." Personally, I believe it's subjective. Some people take the time to work to fix the issue whatever it may be and some choose to pretend they're working above it. The universe has a dope way of making you be who you … Continue reading ignore or ENGAGE
SHOW THEM YOUR UGLY
"A pattern you've noticed throughout the course of your past relationships?" "Laugh now, cry later..." A word that often gets associated with me aside from the word "bald" is, "funny". Over time I've become more aware of the fact that once the laughter stops and the "other side" is shown, there's a sudden switch. The … Continue reading SHOW THEM YOUR UGLY
WhEYE…
Why do you blog? Something that started out as a sounding board quickly became a tool I once used to declutter my mind. I’ve always had a tendency to jot down whatever it was I thinking at the time on a piece of paper and then toss it away…sort of my way of letting go. … Continue reading WhEYE…
HERE AND THEN.
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. What’s goin on Bucko, We’ve come a very long way! Some folks were able to make it with us and we’ve lost some a long the way. The cool thing about life is, it’s continual…we may lose them in the physical but they become our eyes, ears and … Continue reading HERE AND THEN.
Listen…
What advice would you give to your teenage self? If there was a chance I could sit and talk with my teenage self I would tell him that confidence in self is key. Growing up confidence was something I lacked tremendously. There were plenty of times where self confidence would’ve served me very well. Especially … Continue reading Listen…
Drifting….
Do you enjoy daydreaming? And what do you learn about yourself? Seeing/feeling myself drift into space is fun, especially on those chaotic days at work. Daydreaming has been something I’ve encountered since I was a kid. Many people try not to acknowledge the fact that they daydreaming because it may force them to admit that … Continue reading Drifting….
us.
What is your favorite piece of art? And why? The Human form, I believe is a work of art. All of the intricacies that come the human form are amazing to see and experience. From the amount of different ways we can express our feelings by simply moving our face to the way our bodies … Continue reading us.
CHANGE.
If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? Trying to narrow down the list of laws I’d change is something that took a while to think of. It was between the regulation of recreational marijuana use at the federal level or a law eliminating the Electoral College and … Continue reading CHANGE.
Light Bulb
Recall a recent moment where you felt inspired. Think about what caused that moment. Leading up to this past birthday, I kept feeling like this year would be something special simply because I was going into with it a renewed energy. On the day of my birthday I told myself I’d choose violence all year … Continue reading Light Bulb
Chin Up, Chest out.
What can you do today, to brighten someone else’s day? One thing I’ve noticed that could instantly brighten up someone’s is actually listening with intent when they’re speaking about something they’re passionate about. Often times, people have hidden passions and aspirations that they don’t speak on simply because they feel like people genuinely don’t care … Continue reading Chin Up, Chest out.
Good Talk.
Was having a conversation about the best piece of advice I’d received over the last month or so and it took me a while to figure it out. In the moment I had to let them know that I’d get back to them once I figured it out. As thought on it and thought on … Continue reading Good Talk.
Next Chapter.
What books do you want to read? For some time now I’ve told myself I wanted to read various versions of the Bible front to back, as well as other religious texts. The “Egyptian Book Of The Dead” is also something I’ve taken an interest in. The night we left the pier a friend of … Continue reading Next Chapter.
Sh*t’s and Giggls
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? Absolutely nothing! Is quite possibly my favorite thing to do. Just letting my mind wander and being still. More recently though, I’ve gotten back into writing. The more I do it, the more I look forward to the next time I’ll get to write again. … Continue reading Sh*t’s and Giggls
Blowing Off Some Steam
Every time my ship leaves the pier I’m prepared to learn something new about myself or reinforce a previous notion that had. This time I’m learning lessons in regard to patience, stress management and time management. Over the last two weeks that I’ve been gone I can actually feel myself boiling whenever I feel like … Continue reading Blowing Off Some Steam
LionEl
Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. First and foremost I’ve liked my name since a child even though people referred to it as an “old” name. It seemed to have fit me from back then. I’d say it had a certain majesty to it that comes with the first four letters. … Continue reading LionEl
Who knows….
What's your dream job? As a kid I’d always tell people that when I got older I wanted to be a garbage man lol….but that was only so I could ride on the side of the truck. Once i put though into I realized that I’ve never really thought about having a “dream job” per … Continue reading Who knows….
Lead….
What makes a good leader? Foresight, respect, understanding, empathy, emotional intelligence….just to name a few a characteristics. As an effective leader the need for power can’t be in your wheel house. There has to come a time when being “in charge” no longer matters as much as accomplishing whatever the collective goal is. Will there … Continue reading Lead….
SUPPRESSION IS HELL.
Over the last few days I’ve come across various posts regarding men and why a lot of us suppress how we feel about just about anything. The fact of the matter is, at no point in modern history has it been ok for a man to speak his feelings in full without being chastised by … Continue reading SUPPRESSION IS HELL.
Respect. 