Nobodytoldthehummingbird.com “In every movie I watch from the ’50sThere’s only one thought that swirlsAround my head nowAnd that’s that everyone there on the screenYeah, everyone there on the screenWell, they’re all dead nowThey’re all dead now” -Death Cab For Cutie That’s what I try to […]
Year: 2022
When I Am Done
When I Am Done When i am done, i am done with everything! I am done with giving reasons, informing people about my decisions. So I just leave and go silent. It isnt passive/ aggressive.. it’s over and done.. And when I care, I wish […]
Overthinking is overwhelming
Every minute of every day, thoughts pop into your head. About what’s happening. About other people. About yourself. About what you see. About what you feel. What are you supposed to do with all these thoughts? Well, the one thing you’re not supposed to do […]
Take Some Classes
“The Universe has decided to send some classes your way and you’re going to have to learn from past mistakes if you want to make the most of what’s in store for you” We’ve all received these emails and junk texts from Fortune tellers , […]
This Train Carries Saints and Sinners
People will come in and out of your life like passengers traveling on a train. When you are young and naïve and innocent, it seems like everyone is traveling to the same destination as you are – Until you realize they are […]
Friends can break your heart
For as long as I can remember, people have sought me out for help, for advice, for aid in a troubling situation or in just general counseling. I’m a coach. It’s what I do. It’s very flattering that people seem to think I have it […]
Things Change
It’s a phase. All of it. Not just with your kids or your job. But also with whatever the cultural or political moment is. Even the climate of hate, fear, violence and divisiveness we are currently mired in. Pain itself is a phase–one that will […]
The Last Time
One of the best friends I’ve ever had passed away recently, and I went to pay my last respects to him, and his wife and family. I said goodbye for the last time and it hurts to know I will never see him again. As […]
On Self Worth
Self-worth is not self-esteem. Self-esteem is derived from our abilities, accomplishments, social status, and popularity at any given point in time. We bolster our self-esteem by achieving perceived successes, and our self-esteem goes up and down depending on how we’re feeling about various aspects of […]
Trust Is All You Need
I think the Beatles got it wrong. I think it’s a great song, but “love is all you need” doesn’t ring true to me. I think trust is more important. Ive loved many people. But that love dies when they violate my trust. It’s usually […]