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Inner Healing and the Power of Presence: A Journey Within In our daily quest for mental performance and personal growth, one of the most...

“Ride the Wave, Don’t Fight It” – A Reflection on Mental Performance and Peace This morning, I listened to Mental Performance Daily—and...

After the Rain – A Reflection on Family, Faith, and Unity July 23, 2025 This evening, I sat in the garage watching the sun finally slip...

Return to Center July 23, 2025 – Morning Walk Reflection When the world gets noisy, I’ve learned to walk backwards through the chaos—not...

“Stillness is Strength: Bella’s Five Books and the Wisdom of Today” Today, we took a ride as a family. A short drive on paper—but a long,...

Go With the Light – A Family Compass on the Road to Odessa Today, we load the car—not just with bags and snacks—but with purpose. As we...

The Right Lever: Gratitude, Grace & Weems Day July 20 – Wheaton, IL This morning, as we prepare to head home from Wheaton, Illinois, I’m...

Weems Day – A Legacy of Grit, Gratitude, and Full Circle Victory July 19, 2025 — Today is Weems Day. A day we’ll never forget. We left...

Bella Love’s Junior Gold Journey Comes to a Close What a week it’s been at Junior Gold. Bella Love made it all the way to the top 16 in...

“On the Bubble, In the Fight” Today was one of those days we’ll never forget—a mix of nerves, hope, and heart. Bella Love stepped onto...

“Staring Down the Lane” This morning, I walked through a quiet neighborhood in Oshkosh with hot water in my hand and a fire in my spirit....

🎳 Bella Love Castillo: Day 6 Junior Gold Squad Recap 16-Game Qualifying Complete | Final Total: –14 | Daily Avg: 186.5 On Day 6 of...

Building a Self-Talk Routine Like a Champion The best athletes don’t leave their mindset to chance. They train their self-talk the same...

Junior Gold Day 3 Recap: Bella Love’s Focused Rise Day 3 at BuzzSocial was about control—not of the lanes or the pins, but of the things...

The Paradox of Control: Mastering the Inner Game This morning at Erb Park, as the swimmers prepared to enter a still-glass pool and the...

Day 2 at Junior Gold – The Grind, the Growth, and the Finish July 15 – Super Bowl, 2025 Today was a roller coaster—but the kind you’re...

“Feelings Aren’t the Boss” Day 5 – Junior Gold | Morning Walk Reflections The sun was rising, the pool still glassy and undisturbed, and...

Gratitude Walks, Mental Reps & the Power of Self-Talk This morning’s walk felt different. The sun hadn’t risen yet, but the light was...

Under the Lights, Beside the Lanes: Bella Love and the Step Ladder Finals Tonight was one of those unforgettable moments—the kind you...

Embracing the Journey: Bella’s Final Preparations in Green Bay As we wrap up our fourth day in Green Bay, Bella’s journey through these...