Can we find ways to let go of things more easily? When my grandfather passed away last year in September, my mom was tasked with clearing out his house and making tough choices what to keep, sell, and throw away. While I was visiting, I was able to help where…

One of strategies I have read to combat insomnia is to build a sanctuary for sleep, such as dimming the lights after dark, and putting away distracting gadgets that would keep us up later than we want. Even still, when I try to fall asleep I still find thoughts from…

In 2013, I discovered an mp3 recording from Tony Robbins entitled “Living Your Purpose and Winning at the Game of Life.” In it, he gives the listener an exercise: Close your eyes and think back to when you were a kid. What did you want to be growing up? What…

I watched Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph after graduating college with a degree in Philosophy. Having aspirations for military service, I set my sights on becoming an Air Force Officer. I was also after the status and prestige. In my mind I thought: “An Air Force Officer! Think of the travel opportunities…

A thunderous knocking at the door was never a fun way to wake up. Xander shot up out of bed and when to answer. He checked the clock — it was 12:30pm. “Can I help you?” he asked. “Xander Oberon, agent no. 47896?” “Uh-oh.” “HQ sent me. Say your doppelganger…

Xander is an alien dispatched to Earth for reconnaissance. Originally wanting to be an elite soldier, he is instead assigned by his home world to be a cook. Assuming his role fully disguised as a human, his mission is to blend in to his environment to learn about human ways. June 24, 2021 …