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I enjoy writing. Not only as a release, but to also share inner most thoughts, theories and philosophies. I have the profound notion to feel that if I have knowledge or insight about something that might help someone, then I've helped make the world a better

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Simple steps that lead to happiness: 1 of 12

What is minimalism and how does it lead to happiness? Some of you might associate the word "minimalism" with the post WWII art movement in which the works were stripped down to it's most fundamental features. Other folks might think of the musical term in regards to repetition, stasis or steady pulse or you may think of the ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Depression: 11 of 67

There I was - I had everything in the world that I ever wanted. A loving partner, a happy home life, doing the things that I love with my partner. I couldn't wait to get home from work every day. She was my best friend. But one day, I was overcome by sadness and sorrow. All I wanted to do was be alone. I didn't dislike my pa...
Relationships & Family > Love & Relationships Does a long-term relationship kill romantic love?: 1 of 5

Are we as humans meant to be in long term relationships? There's something that I've struggled with for a long time. As someone who embraces logic as an important and necessary way of making sense out of life, why do illogical things appeal to us a humans? Is it due to society? Is it from religious teachings? Is it part of k...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Pain: 12 of 48

As we're all fishing boat captains, navigating the seas of life, I'm sure that we've seen our share of storms. Large waves pound us, gusting winds push us to and fro, and sheets of rain sting our faces. All that we can do is use our skills as a captain and reflect on what we've learned from past storms. But this storm is dif...
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Common ways that fear hurts your relationships: 1 of 4

Insecurity is something that we, as humans, deal with on an everyday basis on many levels. Some fears and insecurities are based on safety. We have locks on our doors to keep people out, but what if we obsessed over home defense and security? Some folks who suffer from this put bars on their windows, buy expensive alarm syst...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Best way to get fit: 11 of 42

Not as Hard as You ThinkAs I approach my 40th birthday, I know as well as anyone how hard it can be to get back in shape and stay that way. It's just how our bodies and minds are wired. It's all too easy to come home from work, eat dinner, and sack out on the couch until bed time. And I'm sorry but 30 minutes a day on the Bo...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Responsibility: 4 of 11

As I'm sure many of you have or have had a significant other in your life whether it be spouse, life partner, mate or whatever else you'd like to refer to them as, whether you're married or in a civil union, or what's known as "living in sin", I'm sure that you would care about their well being to some extent even. That's on...
Sports & Recreation > Fly Fishing What is the attraction of fly fishing: 4 of 8

Is there really a difference? So you've always wanted to fly fish in saltwater? Not just going after little weenie brook trout like they do up north, but honest to goodness big game saltwater fly fishing. You've mastered all of tactics needed to be a successful saltwater fisherman with spinning gear and you need a new challe...
Travel > Florida Destinations Guide to camping in Florida: 1 of 2

I'm sure I'm not alone when I talk about favorite spots to do things that I love. Everyone has one whether its a beer joint, music venue, or store. But what is it about "That Place" that makes us want to go back? For me, my favorite places seem to go hand in hand with a great experience whether it be great food, great fishin...
Travel > North & South America Travel Diaries Adventures in Providence Canyon State Park, Georgia: 1 of 1

The start of something beautiful "Wow!" she said. "This is really steep right off the bat" as we descended the slanted trailhead along the 1/4 mile drop into the canyon. "We made good time" I thought, reflecting back on our early morning drive along the winding country road with precipitous hills and small towns of Southwest...