this note is going to be about personal growth and how to have a healthy lifestyle that keeps you going!!

Today, I'm sharing a deeply personal gift from my wife, Michele D. Davis: a powerful poem titled “The Epitome of a Real Man.” This piece goes beyond simple romance, beautifully defining true character by focusing on enduring values like integrity, keeping one's word, and unwavering loyalty to friends and family. Michele's words are a rare and heartfelt tribute to the kind of man who stands tall, proud, and alone in his commitment to honor. Click to read the full poem and see what she says truly defines a man of honor in "these failing times."

why do I write? I write poetry since the age of 12. I feel in love with it. when I write poetry I am more of free verse and I write what comes to mind.

You thought you were done with that pattern. The wound you healed, the lesson you learned, the therapy bills you paid. Done. Moving forward. And then it shows up again. Different face, same gut-punch feeling. Same old story whispering that nothing's changed and all that work was expensive self-delusion. Here's what nobody tells you: healing doesn't move in straight lines. It spirals. You're not going backward—you're meeting the same issue from a different level, with different tools, as a different version of yourself. The ancient yogis knew this. They built it into everything. Samsara isn't just reincarnation—it's patterns cycling until you wake up enough to meet them differently. This pathworking takes you into the mythological Spiral Grove where trees remember every version of you who walked this path before. You'll meet your guide at the spiral tree's center and discover what this returning pattern has actually been trying to teach you. Because you're not stuck.

The fear of medical professionals .... Due to broken promises start at only 13 when I lost my dad due to cancer

Standing at a threshold you didn't ask for? That door demanding you choose—open it or keep it closed? The ancient yogis knew about this too. Every Hindu temple has dvarapalas, fierce guardians asking: Are you ready for what's beyond? Ganesha doesn't remove every obstacle—sometimes the block IS the protection. This guided meditation takes you to meet your own threshold keeper, to discover what you're actually protecting, and whether your door is a boundary or a cage. You'll learn the difference between the three keys: readiness, fear, and force. Because indecision is still a choice—it's choosing to let fear decide while you pretend you haven't. Discover which key you're holding and what your soul actually wants beyond that door.

December is a paradoxical month. In the Northern Hemisphere, the soil hardens and the fields go dormant, yet history tells us this has often been a month of frantic motion and shattered boundaries. As we approach the Solstice—that pivotal moment when the planet begins its slow tilt back toward the light—we look back at the moments in December history where humanity redefined its relationship with the Earth and the skies above it.

With heartfelt gratitude, I bid you all a sincere farewell. As I pen this last message, I reflect on our shared journey and the connections we've forged. Though our paths may diverge, the memories we've created will forever resonate within my heart.

Very tired, grammar not existent in this…. This poem or creative piece that isn’t very well written was to get off my chest a memory of me and my dads late nights at his computer scrolling through baby photos

This is my playground and these are my words all original. I hope everyone enjoys it. My first post on here stay tuned for more. I will do audio too of same also. #Preciousluv

Today was challenging as I reflected on my interactions with friends. I felt hurt and manipulated, sensing that some of my social circle has been taking advantage of my kindness. The recurring patterns of bullying and disrespect have left me feeling emotionally drained and questioning the authenticity of these relationships.

If you cover your face with both hands long enough, then you might as well keep them there. These hands aren't no use touching another soul, another single living body. With these hands that I place below my feet, I too, don't want to breathe. There's light in the shadows, but shadow, don't you get to tracing me.

Life can be complex, navigating it can sometimes be disheartening. We find our way through these complexities with the relationships we build along the way

Morning found me the way a cautious friend does—soft footsteps, gentle voice, standin’ just far enough away not to scare me back into my shell. Light eased through my curtains like warm fingertips, and for a moment I lay there, listenin’ to the quiet hum of a house that ain’t used to a heart beatin’ this awake.

Balancing debt payments with savings is about creating a system that keeps you moving forward even when things are tight. Every small payment and every small deposit counts, because both build stability in different ways. The trick is to stay flexible, stay patient, and keep building momentum one steady step at a time.

same old cracks, same splinters, but the wood seemed to lean into me, as if sayin’, “Alright, baby. Day One was recognition. Day Two is reckonin’.”

My thoughts on how 9/11 affected the American people, media, and culture surrounding most things and mindsets.

The world might be rushing toward the holidays, but around here, we’re making space for something softer: a little pause, a gentle reset, and some honest-to-goodness useful inspiration. This week’s newsletter is out, and it’s not your typical inbox clutter. Inside, you’ll find: A cozy reflection on building your home on the internet (yes, your homepage deserves some love!) A practical, self-guided homepage audit—so your online space feels more like you A writing prompt to help you shape copy that welcomes your dream audience And, as always, a roundup of our most-loved posts from the week, plus the latest shop updates Whether you’re a longtime reader or just wandering in, there’s room at our table for you. If you haven’t joined the newsletter yet, now’s the perfect time.

I didn’t plan to sit on the bottom step today. Didn’t plan to take stock of my life like I was counting coins on a church fan. But life has a way of cornering you right where the truth can see your face, and the step seemed to know somethin’ I didn’t.

With radical ideologies rising and vetting systems failing, Trump's immigration crackdown isn't hysteria - it's overdue. This article exposes why shutting the door on high-risk regions is a necessary defense of America's identity and security.