Rick Youngblood 
In order to move forward, I had to visit the past. I planned to go to my storage Pod to get my fall and winter clothes to take back to Los Angeles. Visiting the Pod meant visiting the past which I didn’t want to do. Dad let me use his SUV. Before I left his … Read more
When I’m in emotional overload, nothing seems to make sense. My emotions come on like a storm and overwhelm me. And although I try to do self-care (journaling, going for a walk, getting to bed early) it doesn’t always seem to work. I experience emotional overload as intense feelings of panic. I feel trapped, boxed … Read more
The first thing to do when trying to re-enter the workforce is to face your resistance to it. Facing your resistance first will open your mind to different types of jobs that you may not have previously considered. But this seemingly simple act can prove more challenging than it would seem. I left the “traditional” … Read more
There are hundreds probably thousands of ways to save money at home. Air drying your clothes is one of them. Air drying your clothes on a clothes rack saves money on your electric and gas bill. Since re-entering the 9 – 5 work-world after my business didn’t work out, I’ve had to take jobs that … Read more
You heard that right! Buy a TV antenna, ditch cable, and start saving money. Aren’t you tired of paying upwards of $50 (plus taxes and fees!) per month for basic cable? What does it give you? A limited selection of channels and endless infomercials selling jewelry, coins, cookware, and anti-aging creams. Paying for something that doesn’t … Read more
Philodendrons are a timeless plants that add style and glamour to your home. The philodendron has continued to provide classic style and glamour to living spaces for the last century. My condominium was built in the early 70’s. It has a dated vibe – which I love. I was born in the 60’s and grew … Read more
Riverside California has affordable housing, community and beauty. It’s a place you belong. My move to Riverside showed me how sometimes the things we discount can be exactly what we’ve been looking for. Really? Really! I’d been looking to buy a home (again) in Los Angeles but quickly faced the reality that the price was … Read more
Learning how to embrace the imperfectness of your life is a form of art we need to learn in order to move closer to peace and acceptance. Looking around my apartment I see stacked boxes, the inflatable mattress I sleep on, clothes stacked on the floor (no dresser), and a small Ikea table to eat … Read more
If you find yourself reacting to other people, it’s likely because your values are in conflict with their choices. I find myself reacting to people in different ways all the time. It’s been a long process, but I’ve slowly learned to see my reactivity to others’ choices and behaviors as an opportunity to clarify my … Read more
Check out some quick tips from my own experiences for accessing food, health, job and other supportive services when going through a time of need and resources are low. Probably one of the hardest things for any of us to do after a job loss is ask for help. But sometimes that’s the exact thing … Read more