Find Joy Now

I feel inspired to write, I let go of the job.  I let go of the fear that I couldn’t do it on my own, or at least in a different way.  I spend a lot of time saying I want to help people find joy in their lives.  I want to help people beContinue reading “Find Joy Now”

Justice: A Brutal Sword

I am enamored at all the cries for justice as of late. Not that its not necessary that crimes have punishments but that the judges have become the irrational mob. The unjust ones serving justice. Screaming, “Justice for all” while smashing, burning and even killing seems so far off base. Yet these things are beingContinue reading “Justice: A Brutal Sword”

A Case For Suffering: Part 2 of “Through My Lens”

In darkness, we cherish the moments that are filled with light.  We see the savagery of the world we live in and turn away from it, a hopeful denial of lost truth. A truth that we knew had been lost long ago, yet we still hold onto the hope of paradise.  We needlessly suffer inContinue reading “A Case For Suffering: Part 2 of “Through My Lens””

How to Find Meaning: A step by step guide

Life is pain… Life is pain and suffering… Life is pain and suffering and sometimes popsicles. I mean it’s not all bad, right?  Sure, it feels all bad most days.  Sure, it feels like, ” What is the point of going to the job again, to pay my bills?  I don’t even like these bills.” Continue reading “How to Find Meaning: A step by step guide”

All In: Upon Awakening Podcast

https://anchor.fm/matthew-whiteside/episodes/All-in-e9vu2e https://anchor.fm/matthew-whiteside/episodes/All-in-e9vu2e Sherrie and I go all in and make a huge investment. Although there is fear we choose to walk by faith. Click the link and enjoy the episode.  Thanks for listening.

I Don’t know what the Hell I’m doing.

Big surprise I’m sure. Matt has no idea what’s going on. No answers or solutions to any of the problems facing him today.  Honestly, for the past few days I have felt lost, completely for the most part disconnected from the source. This after feeling so absolutely connected only days prior.  It absolutely blows, itContinue reading “I Don’t know what the Hell I’m doing.”

Withstanding The Chaotic Energy of This Holiday Season.

Welcome back, I say to myself.  You all have been here as I have been in a form of spiritual and experiential hiatus.  It went great, thanks for asking. Now to the business of this writing. You may have noticed something in the past few weeks.  This sense of dread, of confusion, of FEAR.  IfContinue reading “Withstanding The Chaotic Energy of This Holiday Season.”

Getting Through Tough Times- An experience

https://anchor.fm/matthew-whiteside/episodes/Getting-Through-Tough-Times-e9cjk9  We all deal with times in which we believe,”that’s it I can’t go on.” When the reality is we have dealt with difficult breath stealing moments our entire existence, yet somehow amazingly here we are. What is it that captures us and steals us from life to make us believe we will not makeContinue reading “Getting Through Tough Times- An experience”

Interview and Book Review W/ M.D Poole Author of “Salt & Light: Being The Hands and Feet of Christ.” Out Now.

Salt & Light: Being the Hands and Feet of Christ By Matt Poole   This is a written interview with author Matt Poole.  Questions have been given by Matt Whiteside   Q:  Tell me about what inspired you to write this book? A: I’ve seen the destruction both physically and spiritually that officers face first-hand.Continue reading “Interview and Book Review W/ M.D Poole Author of “Salt & Light: Being The Hands and Feet of Christ.” Out Now.”