I recently sat down with a friend of mine and discussed the lies that we hear from others on a regular basis. I find it no accident that inner qualities, values and skill-sets are whittled down to dull stubs by the time many of us reach our adult years; it’s easier to comply with […]
Some recent conversations I’ve had have involved the subject of ‘mirrors’ and the reflection we see when we look in the mirror. The mirror can be one of the hardest places to stand, because we often use it to uncover and correct our blemishes, rather than to see and appreciate the beauty within. Mirrors tend […]
“Aaron, when you wake up, you need to stand as 10,000. That’s how the world is changed.” I’m standing tall. My life was taken for a very wild ride this year. Sitting here while slurping down coffee from my favorite Jack Skellington mug, I’m reminded of the joy and goodness that comes with the fruition […]
“Meet the bell, kid.” When I was younger, I heard the phrase “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” At the time, I didn’t fully understand what these words meant. As a young (less every day) adult, it’s dawned on me just how important it is who you surround yourself with…and why […]
Life looks so much different in ‘real life’ than it does on television. In Asia, one of the marketing methods used in commercials is to paint an ‘ideal world’ of happiness, success and overall well-being. As an ever-maturing adult, I’m learning to find the joy in the little things life has to offer, no matter […]
“Build a man a fire, and he’ll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life.” What I’ve come to understand about others is that many of them will absolutely let you down at some point or another. Whether it’s a minor infraction or […]
My beloved blue lobster died this weekend. He recently molted and had everything to look forward to in life. He will be missed dearly. “Different people awaken different beasts inside of us” is a quote I recently saw on Pinterest. For all of the fluffy pretenses we make about our lives; tweeting filtered photos of […]
It’s easy to say “life is good” when you’ve known no hardship. It’s easy to steer a boat when it has known no storms. It’s easy to forgive somebody when they have done little more than bruise you. Deep in my mind there’s also a growing list of individuals who have done damage to me […]
The world’s most expensive diamond is called the ‘Pink Star’ and sold for a whopping $46M. Think about this for a moment. That diamond is small enough to fit in my pocket, yet commands a price that anybody in the universe could comfortably retire for the rest of their lives on. If I were to […]
A man once said it was time to arrive. Step to the plate and pick up my stride. Life isn’t for the lazy – nor rewarding for the weak. It goes to the man and woman who has their eye on the prize and will fight to the finish. You don’t have to show up, […]