In life distractions will come - period. Our attitude and posture when they come will either limit them to the inconvenient distractions they are or make room for them to become full-blown derailments.

Sometimes life gives us more than we can manage in real time. Listen to this story about Ben's claustrophobia-induced panic attack aboard a plane to Vancouver.

Being approved by others is not inherently bad, but when you seek approval exclusively your character can become anemic. Become the best version of yourself, but don't do so to gain approval, do it because it is the right thing to do.

Being approved by others is not inherently bad, but when you seek approval exclusively your character can become anemic. Become the best version of yourself, but don't do so to gain approval, do it because it is the right thing to do.

Being approved by others is not inherently bad, but when you seek approval exclusively your character can become anemic. Become the best version of yourself, but don't do so to gain approval, do it because it is the right thing to do.

Being approved by others is not inherently bad, but when you seek approval exclusively your character can become anemic. Become the best version of yourself, but don't do so to gain approval, do it because it is the right thing to do.

Comfort is comfortable, but it's not always helpful. There is a time to seek comfort but if we want to change anything in our life or move forward in any way, some degree of discomfort, uncertainty, and risk will exist.

Comfort is comfortable, but it's not always helpful. There is a time to seek comfort but if we want to change anything in our life or move forward in any way, some degree of discomfort, uncertainty, and risk will exist.

The divorce statistics are outrageous for first marriages and even more outrageous for second marriages. Committing to letting wounds heal and walking through the steps necessary to make sure you are not carrying baggage into your next relationship is critical to its success and the sanity of you and your spouse.

The divorce statistics are outrageous for first marriages and even more outrageous for second marriages. Committing to letting wounds heal and walking through the steps necessary to make sure you are not carrying baggage into your next relationship is critical to its success and the sanity of you and your spouse.