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Far too often I get stuck in my own head. I lose an overall perspective and get focused only what I can see in that moment. I’ve been actively working to get out of that habit, but more times than I like to admit my emotions cloud that effort. So to correct that, I look for perspective and inspiration from the world around me, I live in the woods and nature tends to provide me with more perspective and inspiration than I could have ever realize. As I was driving our side by s

The isolation of a job in corrections can leave many feeling out of sight and out of mind. And being out of sight and out of mind tends to allow certain things to go unaddressed. A general consensus I have noticed when talking with CO’s has been that they believe no one cares about their wellbeing and that workplace bullying and bad behavior is at an all time high. Just listening to these stories is enough to make you cry, but I have to ask: What is wrong with us that we have

Most first responders experience anxiety to some extent—whether it’s worrying about major life events, difficulty with personal relationships or stressful situations at work. These anxious feelings are temporary for some, but many first reponders struggle with anxiety for extended periods of time. Anxiety can set in for long periods of time, or it can manifest as rapid bursts of panic, leaving a person feeling overwhelmed. Many times, first responders suffering from heavy anx