Darryl Duke's Blog, page 14

A Couple Of Reasons For Staying Together

My wife and I are not always a happy couple—we have our share of disagreements. But we have been a couple for over 38 years now. Through ups and downs. Through sad times and good times. Our relationship has endured. Not a perfect one. But a loving one. People who truly know us, know we ... Read more

Did I Miss The Point Here?

“Missing someone can make us feel sad, but this can actually be a good thing. It shows that we love someone enough to miss them when they’re not around, which should make both them and us feel happy.”

Well That’s An Improvement

“Trying to be a better person than we were before doesn’t mean that we’re never going to think or do things that we don’t like ourselves for, or that we haven’t improved on ourselves. We simply need to allow those times to remind of us of who we’re not. And love ourselves for who we’ve ... Read more

Maybe Our Dreams Do Come True?

I celebrated 21 years of continuous sobriety this month. I went from calling myself a high bottom alcoholic, to a recovered alcoholic, and at some point I called myself a self-proclaimed alcoholic. But eventually it no longer mattered what I called myself. The bottom line is that I was a problem drinker who needed to ... Read more

My Ego Is Just Fine Thank You

I enjoy helping others. It helps me feel good about myself, and gives me a sense of achievement. The definitions below are why I think most people’s troubles come from insecurity, and not ego like many spiritual gurus state. The third definition of ego comes from insecurity. It is a false sense of ego used ... Read more

I’d Love A Moment With You

“When I think about the world today. Like most parents and grandparents, I have concerns about my kid’s and grandchildren’s future—some days it manifests as fear. But I also enjoy my time with them, which doesn’t include worry. We can love and still be fearful. But I am truly not in fear when spending time ... Read more

I’d Be Happy Being Happier

“Sometimes we’re as happy as we know how to be. And sometimes we’re as happy as we want to be. But we will never find greater happiness until we figure out why this is so.”

I Have An Answer You Might Like

“I don’t pretend to have all the answers in life. But I do have an answer for not having all the answers. Don’t worry about not having all the answers in life.”

Standing Up For Your Beliefs

“It’s important to stand up for your beliefs—it makes you a stronger person and improves your self-worth. Except, of course, if you’re in a car, or say a movie theater. Then you should probably wait.”

Am I ‘Two’ Insecure?

I’ve found that when it comes to having doubts in life or in ourselves, we can be insecure in one of two ways. We can look up to people who are confident and strong, and be inspired to grow and be like them. Or we can be jealous of others and act out in ways ... Read more