I don’t know why I started. I told friends I wanted to feel like an athlete again. Coworkers heard I needed a way to de-stress. And the guy in the mirror chalked it up to simply being bored. There’s a bit of truth to all those reasons, but even now, about a year later, I can’t say for certain why I chose to run. Running … [Read more...]
Beware of Borderline Personality Disorder: My BPD Story
Note: This post is a warning about an undiagnosed case of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and the real danger it can cause in a relationship. It is not intended to spread hate towards people with the illness. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with BPD and are aware of the challenges it presents, I will … [Read more...]
How to Not Be a Cringy Christian: 4 Tips to Be Respected
Have you ever felt ashamed of someone you love? Of course you have. Everyone has. Spend enough time around even the most appealing of people and you’re bound to catch them make a not-so-flattering slip. I’m sure the people who garner the most respect from you though, are the ones who keep those “misses” to a minimum. … [Read more...]
Curse God and Die
It’s easy to hate on Job’s wife. If you grew up in church and learned Scripture from a young age, her infamous proposal is absurd. How could anyone curse the Person they were told is so great since childhood? How could a true believer spite their “loving Father” and give up on the life He gave? The thought of doing that is … [Read more...]
Why Positive Thinking Is a Mistake (And How We Should Really Think Instead)
That’s right, I said it. Positive thinking is a mistake. If you’ve ever been told to clear your mind, breathe slowly, and visualize your triumph over a challenging situation, I’m sure you agree with me. Popular strategies like those sound great in our heads, but in reality, they aren’t useful. Our thought life is … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Need a Short Memory (Plus, How to Develop One in 2 Simple Steps)
What’s the last performance-related success you’re most proud of? Is it the month’s long project you finally closed at work? Is it recognition you received from your peers? Perhaps you reached a personal goal in a hobby on the side? Whatever it is, think about the pressure lifted off your shoulders in that moment, the … [Read more...]
Sometimes, It’s Just Duty
Why am I back here? For the past two weeks I’ve gone to the same table where I wrote the equivalent of a book before…and I just watched Youtube. Then after an hour passed, I lied to my girl each time she asked how the session went because I didn’t want her to know I didn’t care. So again, why am I here? Why do I still … [Read more...]
The Most Dangerous Feeling
She asked me if I was happy. How in the world do you answer that? You might be one of those weirdos who can spout “yes” without a moment’s thought, but me? I keep things complicated here. Sure, the newfound respect I gained in my career nudged me towards a “yes”. The rare lack of drama, sickness, and chaos did too. And … [Read more...]
HFE’s 100th Article! 7 Superpowers I Gained from Making a Content Library
I have a confession to make: I just lied to you. This isn’t actually my 100th article---I passed that milestone a few months ago. This is, however, the first time I’ve had 100 public articles on the site. So I thought I’d take this time to both celebrate and reflect. I never thought I’d make it this far to be honest. In … [Read more...]
This Simple Truth Will Help You Endure Life’s Hardest Times
Things were different five years ago. I barely had a footprint online, I was basically a social outcast, and I learned that the girl who loved me didn’t even exist. But since then, my work’s been viewed hundreds of thousands of times, countless people have thanked me for my efforts, and I’ve led some of the most unlikely … [Read more...]
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