"Unintentional Lessons From Joey."

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A busy brain is a curse and a blessing. Been ripping through thoughts and projects, that Spring Fever pulling me out of the comatose idle while the overdrive runs over the opportunity to slow down and appreciate it all.

Compartmentalizing, a wonderful gift... until it's not. Been thinking a lot about where and why and how I use my energy lately. Haven't always been good at it. But there are a few things that consistently resonate as unconditionally important. No matter what I do in my life, Suicide Prevention will always be one of them.

Action is the antidote to anxiety, and I'm refilling another prescription this week. Thought of Joey today, as I thought of the bigger question I've been asking myself. "Why are you doing it, and is it aligned with what you want to be remembered for?". Thinking hard about how I spend my time, and where I choose to pursue my goals.

Thought about that call from my Mom ten years ago today. Family got a little smaller. But it also continued to grow in so many news ways.

Learning to say "I Love You." more than I say, "I'll race ya." these days... At least I'm trying to. Unintentional lessons from Joey... And Erik... And Na.... And G.......... and on, and on, and on.....

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