by Mark DeBellis | Mar 17, 2025 | Musing
Every Outcome Has Consequences Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard. Starting a business is hard. Working a 9 to 5 job...
by Mark DeBellis | Feb 18, 2025 | Musing
Wish I listened when I was young! My mother was a consummate writer and note taker. She would pick up scripture from a church service, see a compelling catch phrase on a poster, or hear the words of a political leader and write it down. She would pass these sayings on...
by Mark DeBellis | Jan 27, 2025 | Musing
Seek Courage to Brave the Unknown “What are you afraid of,” the Father said lovingly. “That which I cannot see or understand,” said the child. “But with understanding, will you be less afraid?” “Not at first. But if I...
by Mark DeBellis | Jan 13, 2025 | Musing
Embracing the beauty found in the imperfect. We are constantly reminded that life can be a battle. Whether it’s the elements like these current southland wildfires, global strife, our own mental or physical challenges, or small annoyances that can disturb our plans,...
by Mark DeBellis | Jan 6, 2025 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
Setting Outrageous Goals and Seeing a Dream Come True My lifelong friend, fraternity brother and fellow college instructor, Jeff Werderman alerted me to a young woman from one of his classes at Cal State Fullerton. “You have to hear her story,” he said. “She is one of...
