Love is a memory that puts a permanent mark on our hearts — She was a studious child, who played by the rules, yet she also had a hidden side that burned with an adventurous spirit to go against the grain. On the rare occasion, she would make noble attempts to let this side come alive. However, it was short-lived, as her father…

Social media is the Willie Wonka of the digital sphere. Their algorithms deceive us and play master puppeteer to our worst qualities and bring them out as if they are the angels that we’ve always needed and now, can’t live without. — Do you ever find yourself endlessly scrolling through one juicy story after another, then another? After my fingers are on fire, I put my phone down and have a moment of clarity that’s maligned in utter disgust.

I willfully hinged to my vices, looking up all things delicious in an effort to tantalize my taste buds, while trying to impart much-needed self-wisdom — On August 24th, 79 AD, the city of Pompeii, Italy was destroyed by the violent volcanic eruptions by Mount Vesuvius. The city of Herculaneum, which is about 11 miles from Pompeii is a popular tourist attraction and a place where nearly 300 bodies are preserved due to the ash that…

It’s a beautiful thing to cry. Some scientists argue that it’s the only way to release stress from the body. I believe it’s the infinite’s way of caressing our souls. — It’s April 21st, 2023 when this article was conceived. We were driving to Sedona, a magical place nestled in the heart of Arizona The Revitislist’s “To Love Somebody,” originally sung by the Bee Gees serenaded our speakers. I looked at my wife and she was in tears. I lost it…

When stress finds you, confront it — Stress can find us in a variety of ways. A few that I have firsthand experience with are: Environmental factors: These can include things like pollution, weather changes, and traffic. Physical stressors: Poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle, and lack of sleep. Life stuff: Death of a loved one, getting fired from…

Our existence is negligible, and what we do in the grand scheme of creation doesn’t matter. However, to each other, it really does. — Our closest relationships are responsible for much of our joy. Consequently, they also cause the most strife. At times, these bonds mimic a metaphorical game of tug and war. During challenging moments with our loved ones, we are left questioning their behaviors. In the past, I’ve called out the wrongs…

Life can take us on uncharted paths. Its circumstances are always in flux and as much as we want, sometimes we can’t control the outcomes — When a song pulls my heartstrings, I’ll research the artist to understand why it was written. James Bay wrote, Hold Back The River because he missed his friends and family. He wrote the hit song when his fame was growing, but despite his worldwide stardom, he longed for the days…

What you own, owns you — We parted with the majority of our belongings and purchased a 20-foot trailer to travel and live in full-time. It was in the middle of July 2022 and we were about five months into the full-time RV life. The Castle Rock Campground in Central Utah was a temporary residence. Other…

If we were honest with ourselves and really used our abilities to their fullest capabilities, we may surprise ourselves. — About 40 miles South of Tokyo, Japan you’ll find the small fishing village of Misaki. There, the Misaki Tuna Center is where neighboring chefs gather every morning at 7 am to get their hands on the prized Maguro, or Bluefin Tuna. Master Chef and Artist, Yoshio “Oyaji” Yamada owns a…