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'Holding My Breath' is my very own passion project filled with thoughtful and reflective content. Explore my site as I write about my experiences of "Holding My Breath"—perhaps my blog will spark your thinking toward greater reflection in your own life. Sit back, relax and read on.

A Tribute to Ronnie Jones

Mr. Ronnie, It may seem odd for me to be writing this piece. Afterall, I am neither Scott, nor Mike, nor Marc. I am Ryan. Yet, when I...

Holding My Breath - A Private Garden Within (Act 2)

I take a deep breath through the nostrils. Inhale . Exhale . I turn inward, letting my mind and heart meld into equilibrium. I knock...

Holding My Breath - A Reclaiming of Lost Humanity (Act 1)

A deeply personal emission...

Holding My Breath - Considerations on Hope

A couple weeks ago, a dear friend of mine gave me the gift of sharing a piece of himself when he asked me "how is it possible to maintain...

Holding My Breath - A Blog Series

Remember back to when you were a kid. Do you remember a time where you tried to see how long you could 'hold you breath'? Sometimes...

About Me

Thoughts. Experiences. Inspiration.

I identify as Tribe-less, but for the human race. With so many warring tribes on display all around us, I seek to reflect on the single Tribe we all share: the human race. What values can we agree on that are part of our humanity and the act of "being human"? Do we have anything in common, such as the need for Human Connection?