Tag Archives: passion

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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A Story from “Hey Arnold!”

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

The boarders assign each other a Secret Santa, and Arnold has to get a present for Mr. Hyunh. He hears his story about his lost daughter Mai, and decides to search the city for her. Arnold attempts to locate Mai … Continue reading →

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Adding the Extra Step

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Kevin Carlstead

– Allow myself to think how I naturally do in every situation – – Allow myself to feel how I naturally do in every situation – If I lived like this and only this, my actions would end up based on … Continue reading →

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