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Walking Contradiction

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

Here are my thoughts on what I would say to an employee of mine who works at our hotel’s front desk alone and needs me to cover the desk while she uses the restroom: “Even if I am right around the … Continue reading →

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Are You Feeling Small?

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

Interview skills. Fashion. Big words. Excuses. Resumes. Being politically correct. The man-made mirage of our forced image covers ourselves and confuses our trust when observing reality. What is real? Are you lying? Nature doesn’t lie. Why do we? Ego. Every … Continue reading →

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Bear

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

At a young age, my dad took me cabin camping in Yosemite. There were a lot of warning signs for bears, including the special “bear out” trash cans. I did not know what this meant, but when we all saw … Continue reading →

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Prefer a Choice? Or, Being Forced?

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

Forcing myself to go somewhere, do something, or think a certain way because “I should” leaves me in a place without a substantial direction. Forcing my actions and thoughts…forcing others…forcing the life around me…yea…IF the stars align, then it is … Continue reading →

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Accepting Myself – Freeing My Shackles

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

I grew up with the notion that image and how I appear to the public was the most important criteria for a happy and successful life. Our culture relies on this belief. WE ARE OUR IMAGE. It is repeated in entertainment, … Continue reading →

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Keep Going…You Can Do This

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

For years, I have been struggling with going to sleep at night. During a few day span of not sleeping, I would become sick with a cold or flu, mentally exhausted, and my body was not healing as it normally … Continue reading →

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The Vast Ocean Ahead

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Kevin Carlstead

Whenever confused: Go to the source. Gather information. Find answers. We are thrown into experiences every single moment of our lives…and above is a receptive exploration into those experiences. If we stay consistently passionate to discover the truths in our … Continue reading →

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