I am for once at a loss for words. What was and is and will be are colliding and it’s a bit of a mess right now. So much is going through my mind, I had to delete a couple hasty blogs and rethink myself. Seems to me I just wrote a song a few days […]
Changing direction isn’t as easy as it might seem. It means there must be change at the core of who I am. It is that deep and complete, it is returning to a way of life that I existed in for many years. Its refuting statements that kept me at arms length from religious beliefs […]
Going from negatively based arguments and pivoting to a more neutral/positive point of view is no easy task. People want to know what changed, what caused the turning to happen. I don’t have an answer for you because I am not sure myself. Only that I want my influence to be of a positive nature […]
Maybe you think that someone with mental health issues is beyond help, or that they are somehow unable to function normally. You would be wrong on both counts. In todays world there are many effective treatments for mental disease which allow the informed to live a rewarding and fulfilling life. From medications to therapy people […]
These words have been rattling around in my brain as of late. I am applying them to not only myself but those who have harmed me. I admit there is some question as to whether or not any or all of them are part of my conversation. This may sound confusing, let me attempt to […]
Two weeks ago today I began a specific waiting process. It was then that I began to feel ill and indeed to this day I am not yet right. It was on the heels of writing the lyrics to a song called WAIT, I had no idea what that would mean until now. You see, […]
I’m tired of languishing in this place of defeat. Bemoaning the mountain of crap that has piled on top of me, it’s time to break out and fly!!! It’s time to pursue my hearts desire and stop killing the vibe just as it gets started. I’ve learned a lot and I can put it to […]
Upon self reflection in the few months since returning to work, time and distance has revealed some important things. It feels like I am wasting away a minute at a time. I am not very good at self care. Working and not showering are a bad combination, and being apathetic about taking my medications. Days […]
I wanted to take a moment and thank you for a great year at alwaysrisealways! It makes me happy to say that last year I received as many views as all previous years combined. I am hoping the content continues to be worthy of your time and consideration. Thanks, Chris
