Build Thyself
April 14, 2024
Maybe the individual cannot change the world, but through action and personal accountability, the individual can change himself and the world around him. … More Build Thyself
Category: Personal Development
Beware of Bitterness
December 20, 2022
Bitterness imprisons you within the victim mind state … More Beware of Bitterness
“Who Can I Run To?” Relationship as a Sanctuary
June 10, 2021
And if you are at war with the one you love, are you piloting a ship going down in flames? … More “Who Can I Run To?” Relationship as a Sanctuary
In the Fire
April 17, 2021
In the fire, this is our most beautiful time, our most glorious moment … More In the Fire
The Marathon Continues
October 24, 2020
“We got turned down, we failed, had setbacks, had to start over a lot of times. But we kept going at it. In anybody’s case that’s always the distinguishing factor.” – Nipsey Hussle The Marathon Continues: The mantra coined by Nipsey Hussle which became the total embodiment of resilience and the need to set new … More The Marathon Continues
This is Me, Healing
September 26, 2020
The editing process for this novel has required me to dig deep into my emotional well. I must admit that it has been very therapeutic. It has recently brought up something I was trying to hide from myself (as a protective mechanism): my broken heart. I always hope that by sharing the lessons I learn … More This is Me, Healing
Sh#t’s Complicated: Entanglements, Tears, Faint Hearts, and Unconditional Love
July 20, 2020
“You can either be a host to God or a hostage to your ego.” – Wayne Dyer I have been putting in a lot of time editing draft 4 of my novel. This is deep into the process in which I must be very introspective regarding my characters’ motivations and how … More Sh#t’s Complicated: Entanglements, Tears, Faint Hearts, and Unconditional Love
Examining the Soul – A Novelist’s Journey
May 25, 2020
How does one examine the soul? In lieu of having any mystical or magical abilities, I believe one must start by doing a self-assessment, keeping it as objective as possible. I often refer to this as “Looking in the Mirror” and it can be done in many different ways – some of which include personal … More Examining the Soul – A Novelist’s Journey
Open Letter to Toxic Love
April 2, 2020
I read your invitation and I hadn’t quite found the words to say to you in reply. Until now. In a moment of rest, I found clarity. So many years have passed since our last swing at this relationship thing. You hurt me deeply. But the loss was not without a lesson. I have did … More Open Letter to Toxic Love
My Thoughts on Achieving Divinity
January 5, 2020
J. Krishnamurti said, “Truth is a pathless land.” I take this to mean the spiritual journey is never complete. It is a continuous process from which one never graduates despite their age. One must be in a constant state of growth, revising what one knows to be true in order to acquire wisdom. The spiritual … More My Thoughts on Achieving Divinity
Ronaldo Gilley 