A letter to the 12 year old version of myself: In the Midst of Trauma. Psychological Reassurance. Reverse Engineering your life

BACK STORY: Little Chas. 12 year old. 5 feet 5 inches, 130 lbs. 5th/6th grade Chas. Previously went to Lincoln elementary in Lakewood from 3rd-5th grade. And now switching to Rocky River Middle School for 6th grade. Temporarily living with my grandparents for all of 6th grade. Living away from all of my 4 siblings.Continue reading “A letter to the 12 year old version of myself: In the Midst of Trauma. Psychological Reassurance. Reverse Engineering your life”

Counting Our Blessings: Acknowledgement of present moment gratitude + How I pray with vulnerability.

Are you only bringing to light what mistakes were made? Are you only bringing to light the criticism toward ongoing things that we might slightly take for granted? Sometimes lots of good can be in our lives, but when that good has been around for awhile, it can seem just a little more usual andContinue reading “Counting Our Blessings: Acknowledgement of present moment gratitude + How I pray with vulnerability.”

Our Grandma Sue – Obituary/Remembrance

I know many others would have several great things to say, but this will be written from my perspective specifically and I hope you enjoy it. Virgina Sue Strnad. Or as I call her, “Grandma Sue.” A true giving woman from what I knew her to be. Over time, she let me in a littleContinue reading “Our Grandma Sue – Obituary/Remembrance”

Dream Interpretation: Being Chased/Running in your dreams

Had a dream last night that I was being chased aggressively by someone trying to stab me with a knife. I remember my mom in the dream trying to protect me and stand in front. The guy with a knife sort of swerved my mom and kept after me. I remember in the dream myContinue reading “Dream Interpretation: Being Chased/Running in your dreams”

Confidence Skill Set: Head up – Eye contact – Ask questions

I sit here and think about every single way in which I developed a new relationship, learned something new, or just opened up doors to new opportunity. It all comes back to confidence. let’s change the perspective in which we look at the word confidence. Lets purely look at it as a skill. Something thatContinue reading “Confidence Skill Set: Head up – Eye contact – Ask questions”

Longevity Hack: More low intensity activity days + keeping blood sugar levels in check

“YOU HAVE TO LIFT 6 DAYS A WEEK. BULKING BRO. EAT EVERYTHING. LIFT FOR 2 HOURS IN THE GYM. SKIP CARDIO. NO DAYS OFF.” -Congratulations. The genius plan above is officially the “7 day plan to having no sex drive, sore joints, dog shit energy, outrageous stress, and a no life balance.” VERY NICE FunnyContinue reading “Longevity Hack: More low intensity activity days + keeping blood sugar levels in check”

The past doesn’t need to be forgotten

Getting closer to the good. Closer to the bad. Even remove the concept of good and bad. Each part of our past was a opportunity to gain perspective. An experience. The ability to see things in a different manner. To feel them in a different way. I’ve noticed sometimes it feels harder to think aboutContinue reading “The past doesn’t need to be forgotten”

Stress Management and Recovery – A constant work in progress: Take responsibility of your health

A feel good body and mind is always what I strive for. I love to not only practice it but also give back and help others get more in tune with their body so they in turn, can feel great also. I’ve been on this wellness Journey for about 10 years now. As you canContinue reading “Stress Management and Recovery – A constant work in progress: Take responsibility of your health”

Identity. Development. How do we become who we are?

Everything we learn early on is based off the observation of other’s actions which then helps us make our own interpretations. Now think about how vastly different everyone’s interpretation of the world and how we treat others can be. Be kind. Be respectful. be strong. Be smart. Each of these things sound great, but doContinue reading “Identity. Development. How do we become who we are?”

Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness:

This word gets thrown around lots today. Be grateful. Show appreciation. Be happy. All easier said than actually done. You know as well as me that sometimes it feels very challenging to actually experience and feel the joy of what is in this present moment in your life. External stressors, fear, and overwhelming thoughts ofContinue reading “Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness:”