My name is Eric. A few decades back, I was a younger man completely adrift. I wish I could say that I discovered my path, or perhaps even found God shortly after. But that wouldn’t be quite right. I struggled for many years and still find myself recognizing darkness when it calls to me. I had no sense of purpose or genuine direction in my life. Like many men, I had learned to be pleasing. I was taught to be "kind and respectful." I was conditioned to place my desires on the back burner. Consequently, I grew very resentful and bitter.

I didn’t realize at the time that the anger stemming from various issues was what left me feeling stuck. I didn't grasp that anger is an issue. It can be a form of disease. Moreover, it's a sickness that gets passed down from one generation to the next. "Anger is beneficial," they assert. "You must protect yourself," they insist. "The anger will safeguard you and propel you onward," they claim.

But it’s all a deception. Anger doesn’t assist anyone in any way. Now, I’m not suggesting that you should allow yourself to be someone’s punching bag. Absolutely not. Especially not in a physical sense. Remove yourself from harm and defend yourself when needed. All I’m saying is that clinging to any anger is the real issue. It doesn’t ensure your safety or well-being. In reality, it’s far more likely to drag you into negative circumstances or keep you stagnant due to fear (which is anger.... just a different facet of it). Anger blinds you as you plunge into darkness.

There is a better way.... A path forward....

A path that doesn’t rely on anything that keeps you numb to the challenges we encounter in life.