Author Archives: bryan

My gratitude naturally leans more towards “it could be worse” as opposed to “count my blessings.” It’s not that I expect things to get worse (though sometimes they will), but rather that I look around and see so many people … Continue reading →

I am re-thinking Anger. I have previously stated that it is my favorite of the seven deadly sins because it seems the one I am most naturally inclined towards. Dante described wrath (or anger) as “love of justice perverted to … Continue reading →

Per last week’s post, I have made a strong effort in this past week to identify (1 or 2) specific hopes and actively contribute to their manifestation. Additionally I have made an effort to simultaneously Embrace the Hurt and Let … Continue reading →

Is it possible to ‘Let Go of the Hurt’ and ‘Embrace the Hurt’ simultaneously? Everyone hurts. Some may not acknowledge or notice the hurt, but that is not the same as Letting Go of the Hurt. Some may hurt more … Continue reading →

Writing this week I have confronted multiple false starts. I have been working on tying Human Interaction to Happiness based on some mutually constructive learning experienced this week. But each time I write a few paragraphs and re-read them they … Continue reading →