Throughout much of our lives we’ll be confronted with questions regarding whether we are suited to a particular job, have paid attention to the fineprint in an important transaction or are deserving of a break or ‘cheat-day’. Rationalizing several potential life-changing decisions, such as a career change or seemingly arduous emigration to an unfamilar country, … Continue reading Open Blog Series – The Strive to be “Perfect” by Catherine Watson
Open Blog Series – “Music & Mental Health”
When we talk about mental health, our minds are often as diverse as our tastes in music. What excites, what calms, what lyrics are etched into your subconscious for days upon end. Certain songs for certain times that become ingrained in the culture of a club. Think the New York Yankees and classics like, … Continue reading Open Blog Series – “Music & Mental Health”
Each Journey is Different
“We all have demons. We all have things we struggle with…at least at some point in their life.” Those were the words of Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher Mike Marjama nearly five months ago in an interview with Mariners All Access, the Seattle-based team’s insider TV program. Few people knew of Marjama prior to … Continue reading Each Journey is Different
Our Struggle
I’ll be honest. I have had second thoughts on publishing this piece. My mind has been telling me “you’ll scare people off” and “they won’t look at you the same way” or that “your struggles pale in comparison to those of real athletes”. These voices have kept me awake at night, told me I am … Continue reading Our Struggle
New Year’s Ruminations, Ramblings and Regards
Writing is tough. Writing is simple. Writing is beautiful. Writing is messy. Writing is calculated. Writing is haphazard. Yet above all, writing is just trying to get a point across. The path may be simple. Or it may drunkenly meander, as my thoughts have for the last hour or so while coming to terms that … Continue reading New Year’s Ruminations, Ramblings and Regards
