December 26, 2025

Energy

Mirror, mirror  Hello and Happy Holidays! In the spirit of the holiday season, I would like to address a challenging yet necessary topic. Many of our neighbors and family members are struggling to find adequate housing. However you define it—unsheltered, doubled-up, couch surfing, or trapped in a motel week-to-week—homelessness is a mirror we don’t like

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December 19, 2025

Energy

Why Question it? As I enter into the final week before Christmas, I’m reminded of how fast the season truly is. Lately, I’ve been watching some old Christmas classics, but something new is happening to me. I’m bored with them. To be clear, they are wonderful stories and bring back fond memories, but they feel empty.

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December 12, 2025

Energy

The Awakening  Who am I? Where do I come from? What is my purpose in life? These are the questions I have been asking myself for the past twenty years. In my opinion, they are not only fair questions but necessary ones, especially if you feel out of alignment with your purpose or identity. As

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December 5, 2025

Energy

Not so Black & White Every November, my inbox turns into a slot machine. Emails shout up to “70% OFF – TODAY ONLY!”, apps buzz with “doorbusters,” and even the banner ads feel louder. Meanwhile, record numbers of us head online or to the mall, because surely this is when the real bargains appear. However, I

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November 28, 2025

Energy

AwarenessAs a young man, I was always drawn to football, and therefore it became a defining part of my childhood. I played for the Niles Falcons in Pop Warner, and I have been a Chicago Bears fan since I was seven years old. I enjoy other sports, of course, but the NFL is the only

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