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We often won’t address our problems because of what it would take to fix them I am usually up early, around 5 a.m., when the world is still quiet. It allows for some time to meditate and wonder about things. On this particular…
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Consider well-being on the water before you ever leave the land A day on the water is normally a pleasant experience but on one particular day in South Carolina a not-so-pleasant event happened that I will never forget. Anchored in a…
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I recall sitting on the bank of the Nolichucky River looking up at the Devil’s Looking Glass, a magnificent 800-foot-tall rock face. My partner and I had leased the land directly across the river for our second full season as river…
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From my earliest recollection I have always wanted to contribute in a positive, meaningful manner. My goal was to find a way to participate that satisfied my need to learn. Then teaching what had been learned as a result, created…
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The most rewarding accomplishments in life are tackled with good friends by your side. Telling my story has been a game changer in many positive ways. The comments and fun ribbing about being on the cover have been a lot of fun. But as…
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Modern pharmacology helps turn back the clock. As humanity continues to advance, technology follows suit. For decades, groundbreaking discoveries in human health and treatment have been made. One of the oldest voyages in medicine has…
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JuVan Langford mentors men on how to be unapologetically masculine. My journey of stepping more completely into my own masculinity left me asking “what does healthy masculinity look like” and “how can we turn society towards positive…
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Getting My Soul Back: Learning About Love, Intent, and Faith Early in life, I was unconsciously indoctrinated into the adult system of reward and punishment. When I did what my parents wanted, I was told and believed that I was good and…
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Check In: It has taken a minute to get back in gear from the holiday.  Learning not to let extraneous events distract from my plan has proven a little challenging, but as of 6 AM on Tuesday, December 3, I am back on track and on the…
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I don’t know many people who don’t want to be happy, healthy and full of energy, but I do know a lot who have become complacent and unwilling to put in the effort to live a fulfilling life. It’s so easy to look at others and be critical of…
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