Tag Archives: Meaning

Humanizing the Conversation

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

Conversation is the potential path to empathy. When tapping into empathy, a human can more easily be seen on the other side…and that is when the meaningful connection can be made together. It is a place where our moral compass … Continue reading →

Posted in Humans & Society | Tagged conversation, dehumanize, empathy, human, humanize, Meaning, meaningful connection, mental health, Respect | 1 Comment

Daughter

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

I choose to be genuinely interested in who you are. I choose to help you explore yourself, others and this life. I choose to help you see the whole picture. I choose to help you see what it takes to … Continue reading →

Posted in Choice-Based Life | Tagged daughter (demo), emotional bond, emotional clarity, emotional development, emotional health, kevin carlstead, Meaning, mental clarity, mental development, mental health, mental health awareness, self-awareness, self-esteem, self-worth, selfhelp | Leave a comment

Below the Speed Limit

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

Why do I still run in the rat race? …impulsively flying from one action to the next… Is it because I still believe in the rush? That it is efficient? That I save a lot of time and I could … Continue reading →

Posted in Choice-Based Life | Tagged Babel, emotional clarity, emotional development, emotional health, kevin carlstead, Meaning, mental clarity, mental development, mental health, mental health awareness, mumford & sons, not with haste, self-awareness, selfhelp | Leave a comment

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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Brewing the Storm

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

When the stress flies thru my doors and confusion and complexities pile up from being overwhelmed with my focus, the hesitation then anxiety and finally anticipating paranoia comes rushing in. All I want. Is for my mind to relax. Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning From Pain | Tagged cage, Choice-Based Life, emotional clarity, emotional development, emotional health, focus, Ground, ground EP, kevin carlstead, life, Love, Meaning, Mental addiction, mental clarity, mental development, mental health, mental health awareness, self-worth, selfhelp | Leave a comment

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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Follow your Dreams

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

It has been a while. I am writing to you all today to tell you how I was shaken up two months ago. A hammer of truth smashed my vulnerability and I was derailed from my passionate career path. The … Continue reading →

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“Purpose Determines Outcome”

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Kevin Carlstead

We drove by a grocery store parking lot. I caught a glimpse of a shopping cart in the middle of one of the spots. My mind immediately went to “let’s pull over and move it out of the way.” Being … Continue reading →

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Animals

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Kevin Carlstead

I am observing white geese, gray geese, ducks, and crows as they relax with their kin by the shore. The geese are individually cleaning themselves and, as I walk towards them, I seem a bit too close. The white, meaty … Continue reading →

Posted in Humans & Society | Tagged american dream, control, fake, fear, human, Image, impulse, Meaning, mental health, nature, pain, reality, suicide | Leave a comment

Out of the Cold (Who am I?)

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Kevin Carlstead

Fitting in has never made me happy…just more confused about what it is that will make me happy. Knowing who I am right now Having a clear definition of the person I want to become when no one is around … Continue reading →

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