Recently, my fiance and I decided to write a letter to our newborn nephew and his parents As a first-time uncle, I've made a commitment to be a part of my nephew's life as much as I can, even though I'm

Independent journalist Ben Swann is seeking to fund his show using the Smarthive @benswann, fresh off his DASH sponsorship, is seeking to fund ongoing operations of Reality Check through a Smarthive proposal.

Three months ago, a friend and I worked on a proposal to submit to the Smarthive but we never fully submitted it It's been a while since I've written a post about Smartcash, as I've primarily focused on

It's easy to become obsessed with how others view our life Ideally, a person shouldn't care what others think about them. Their self-esteem should be entirely dependent upon how they view themselves and

For July 4th, we stayed in a rustic Ranger Station in between Leadville and Buena Vista. The views, as you can tell, we're spectacular. Mt Belford is a 14,000 foot peak, but we only made it to about 13,000,

The honeymoon stage can simultaneously be the most exhilarating and distorted part of a romantic relationship You've just started seeing someone and you're convinced that you're madly in love with them.

Coherence is a logical, well-ordered vision of the world There, summed it up, all done! Just kidding. Coherence, while at first appearing straight-forward and easy to comprehend, also comes with a number

I can't get enough of this spot. This photo is from earlier in the year, though we recently made a trip back for my birthday. The hike includes a fair amount of elevation gain but is the perfect difficulty

The Columbine flower is in full bloom here in Colorado. We spotted these during our hike on the Ceren St. Vrain trail in Roosevelt forest. We've completely neglected this area during our time in the Centennial

When our self-worth is based upon the approval of others, we are destined to feel inadequate The concept of provisional self-esteem is something I was not aware of until a few years ago. I was on a podcast

As a child, I was an ambitious thespian. Our family attended a church that had less than 100 members and none of the older boys volunteered to play Joseph in the Christmas Pageant. Though I would become

Awareness is often a difficult thing to quantify and define, as it encompasses many aspects of our world. One can speak of awareness in terms of a personal level, as increased awareness will shed light

Ever had something happen in your life that produced two simultaneous opposing thought patterns? You've just received a promotion at your job, the position you've been eyeing for some time. You're elated

I've been ruminating on an idea passed on to me by a writing teacher, a concept with real resonance It's the concept of slowly and methodically pushing a boulder until it begins to move forward, the boulder

This is another shot from our recent trip to Lost Creek Wilderness. The rock formations along this trail make the hike worth it. We're heading back in this area this weekend, as I will be interviewing

Fondly remembering the past is a pleasurable activity, but can become a trap if taken to excess To some extent, we all like to reminisce. We recall events in our past that provided great meaning or pleasure

Yesterday, I completed my first full-day fast Recently, I've had issues with excessive snacking and eating when I don't necessarily feel hungry. It's been much more related to wanting the sensation of

One of the biggest benefits of using Steemit is obviously the potential of earning something from our content. Posts on any other social media platform would basically have zero potential of earning any

As someone who used to smoke regularly, I never wanted to be the annoying, persistent guilt-tripping ex-smoker In modern life, there are endless vices, substances, and activities which can harm us and

The process of changing our state is often as simple as asking ourselves different questions about our situation Perhaps one of the most important lessons I've learned in the last year comes down to a