Well, I knew I was going to make this episode eventually.  I think a lot of us have experienced some kind of church hurt in our lives.  I oftentimes hear about what happened to someone and that was the reason they stepped away from the church or God, or just changed how they lived.  I didn’t think I would’ve experienced this until it happened to me a few years ago.  It’s still a process of healing that I am going through, but I feel like it’s time to talk about it.  My heart behind this episode is not to bash the church, Christians, or anything.  There was hurt that happened, but the message is healing.  In my scenario, it’s easy to magnify the hurt and forget all the good.  However, before the hurt and even through my healing journey, there has been a lot of good through people, church, and other events.  I am a decent example of what it looks like not to walk away from God or change into a spiteful person towards the church that hurt me.  Consider joining me this week to hear about a moment of hurt, but a journey of healing and hope.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support

Welcome to another episode here on my podcast! This week, I talk about the good times, the bad times, and the in-between times. I could never forget different moments in my life even when I was still in preschool. Sometimes those memories were great and other times they were a bit rough. However, I can look back and appreciate the overall memory. Do you have a lot of memories you can recall or just a few? Join me this week as we dive into some of my own and perhaps unlock some of yours. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support

After living in PA for over a year now, one thing is apparent...I miss the homies. Don't get me wrong, I am happy with where I'm at now, but it doesn't mean that I have a lot of friends up here either. I am thankful for the friends I have in PA and the ones across the US. Sometimes, I wish I just saw some of the old homies every once in a while and a bit more frequently too. This week, I talk about the homies and ask a simple question that may challenge you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support

Every day we are bombarded with the status quo and whether or not we're meeting that expectation. I often cared about my looks, clothes, and style. However, everything changed when my friend and I decided that we were going to shave our heads. It wasn't an immediate change in how I viewed myself, but it was the first step to change. I think it's easy to be so focused on our looks that we forget that at the core of who we are, we're all just humans trying to figure life out. Join me this week as I share my experience of being bald and how it impacted my life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support

Welcome to season 2!  It has been a while.  Join me this week while I talk about getting back to doing new things or perhaps old things that I may haven't had time for.  Perhaps you're like me and left some stuff by the wayside, maybe it's time to pick them back up!  Hope you enjoy this episode and the start of a brand-new season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support

It's almost the end of the year, but there are still a few days left of this one.  After working during the holiday, I am ready for the slower pace of work and life.  However, after thinking about it more, I realized that maybe this is a continued sign to see what is out there.  This holiday was good, but also too much for various reasons.  It's a good reminder to seek out growth and change when there is enough reasoning to develop into someone you want to become.  It's a bit ironic since we're almost in the new year, but I still believe it's good to reevaluate where you're at and see if you want to go down a different path.  For now, enjoy this episode, let me get on my soap box a bit, and see what I'm hoping for in the upcoming days and months.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support

The holidays are upon us and Christmas is right around the corner, are you ready?  I'm not sure how to feel about Christmas sneaking up on me...but I also feel a certain way about the holiday season as a whole.  If you have any extra holiday cheer, would you be able to send me some?  I'm no scrooge, but after my life in retail, I'm too aware of the real side of the holidays.  Hopefully this holiday season, you find a bit more joy and excitement and if not, well you're in good company.  Join me on today's episode and see how I'm handling the holiday craziness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support

I'm a big fan of old gangster movies.  I love watching "The Goodfellas", "The God Father", and even "Scarface".  I'm not sure why I enjoy them so much, but I always knew there was a particular interest in their lifestyle.  That might make me sound silly, but I think we all grew up with movies that sort of piqued our interest or maybe showed a life that we would never be part of.  I get it, films really do emphasize the romance of it all, but isn't that what makes a good movie?  I digress.  However, one thing I always remembered from those movies was a roundabout phrase as followed, "don't get high on your own supply."  Basically, any person dealing with a particular "business" was warned not to indulge in what they were selling.  However, a lot of times, the star would end up getting caught up in it all.  Isn't it funny how we can fall into that kind of pitfall too?  We say that we're not going to spend money on certain things or buy too much of something else, but before you know it, there's a sale or deal that you can't pass up....sort of like the holiday season we're currently in.  As I continue to compare the two together on this episode, grab a seat, and hopefully you'll learn a little bit from some of my past life lessons.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support

Let's be real, kids can be whack.  Why?  I have two reasons why.  Join me this week as I talk about these reasons and what I'm learning from it.  Even though I say kids can be whack, my life has spun around to make that phrase to be very ironic.  As a person who is learning how to take care of a kid now, oftentimes I find myself realizing that I still have a lot to be better at.  Kids have a funny way in challenging your definition of love, care, and being good.  I hope you enjoy this episode and have a wonderful day! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support

Well to say that these last couple weeks have been interesting would be an understatement.  There was a hurricane, my girlfriend's kid got sick, my girlfriend had her first design show, and a lot more.  Join me this week to catch up, refresh, and enjoy a bit of my craziness as always.  Stay tune for next week for more updates on one of my stories!   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support