In February of 2012, I made the difficult decision to move 600 miles away from everything I knew. Being six months removed from an eleven month stint in prison, I knew it was time for change. My girlfriend, who was my partner for the previous eleven years, no longer wanted to be with me. MyContinueContinue reading “My Best Life”
Category Archives: Reflection
Musing on New Year’s Resolutions
Here are a few reflections on the year past. It’s not a complete list as I continue to learn and grow. Accepting things instead of forcing change is less stressful.Realized that when I focus on myself the Universe syncs up with me.Discovered that when I let people be themselves, I can be my true self.LearnedContinueContinue reading “Musing on New Year’s Resolutions”
Musings on Having a Daily Routine
We all have things we do everyday as habit. We wake up at a certain time, shower at a certain time, eat at a certain time and so on. When we cluster groups of things together and continue to do them for extended periods of time, we develop a routine. For me, my routine cameContinueContinue reading “Musings on Having a Daily Routine”
Infinite Beauty
This photo was taken at Chief Ladiga Landing in Jacksonville, AL. A few days ago while on my weekly run, I was inspired to take this photo. I felt as if I was jogging into infinity as the tress and their branches closed in around me, like a giant’s splintery arms carrying me through theContinueContinue reading “Infinite Beauty”
My 24 Hour Fast
About four months ago, I completed my very first 24 hour fast. I went from midnight to midnight only consuming fluids, mostly water. And you know what? It wasn’t as bad as I imagined it to be. I was under the impression that it would be the most difficult day of my life. But itContinueContinue reading “My 24 Hour Fast”
Social profiling
No matter what meme we share on Facebook, or what Insta filter we use, or what tweet goes viral, or how long our Snap streak is, or how far your boomerang reaches…ALL of those things are outward projections of what our ego wants to display to the world. They are external. When we lay downContinueContinue reading “Social profiling”
Musings on my Weight loss/gain
Current Situation: When I started: 235 poundsMy lowest: 195 Current: 205 The Change Five years ago, at the age of 37, I embarked on a quest to lose weight and become more fit. I wasn’t fat at the time. However, I knew that if I didn’t make a lifestyle change, health problems may occur asContinueContinue reading “Musings on my Weight loss/gain”
The Real Thanksgiving
Today is great day filled with love, food and family. But let us always remember what happened that allowed us to be here in the first place. Our ‘forefathers’ came over here and took this land, killing a lot people. We will never how many. Please keep those slain on your thoughts as you sitContinueContinue reading “The Real Thanksgiving”
Jay Owens 