Real intimacy begins when your nervous system finally gets to exhale
why putting the phone down might be the most romantic thing modern dating has forgotten
Reclaim Your Life
Hi, I’m Scott — each week I share reflections, perspectives and practical ideas to help you think differently, take ownership of your choices, and reconnect with the part of you that still wants more from life. Reframe your thoughts. Reclaim your life!
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6 hard truths for anyone obsessed with growing on substack (or elsewhere)
How comparison, praise, and insecurity can pull you away from meaningful work.
When Hinges Surrender
Poetry series, volume 25:
The "rejection" you just experienced was actually the universe performing an emergency extraction
You were about to settle for a version of a life that was far too small for the person you are becoming.
Please, Don't Quit
poetry series, volume 24:
The self you are defending may be the one keeping you small
"Be yourself” is terrible advice if your current self is undisciplined, avoidant, and committed to interpreting every discomfort as a sign to retreat.
10 questions to ask yourself when nothing feels right
A simple self-check for clarity, direction, and truth.
Changing Seasons
poetry series, volume 23:
You Are Not "Fine" Just Because Your Life Looks Calm on the Surface
What ducks crossing a pond taught me about hidden exhaustion, direction, and change.
The Victim Within
I know why he's there...