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Notes From the Field: Lessons I Learned in 2025
My 2025 has been a mix of rises as slips only to find a way to rise again. I have small victories after a lot of inner battles which in some ways seem to be tougher to handle.
Yet, I find peace in that.
As I look back on lessons I've learned this year, I look forward to the next year.
I have no resolutions to pitch here, as I have nothing much to resolve. Just things to do..and an identity to fortify...one that future me can be proud of, because I walked the long path in t

The Ronin that Writes
Dec 27, 202510 min read


The UNSEEN Pandemic: Loneliness
Some of us choose loneliness to be "at peace" and not be exposed or manipulated by anyone else because we're ultimately afraid of being misused or taken advantage of. To some, loneliness or being alone is considered a virtue.

The Ronin that Writes
Dec 11, 202511 min read


Your 'Independence' is a Prison. Here's Why!
In many ways, this fallacy (Independence aka being Self-Made) becomes an armor we wear, like Dean Todd in the Magicians. The armor prevents us from being hurt by BETRAYAL of people we loved or trusted. It protects us from being seen as weak or dependent on others.

The Ronin that Writes
Nov 30, 20258 min read


A Ronin Unhinged: A Shoot on the Government Shutdown, Wages, and More!
Now people are being held hostage and left in the wings of the unknown to trust and hope that tomorrow this thing will come to an end because of their loyalty to the colors. How do we know this ain't some ploy to get votes to get some more mealymouthed dumb-asses in office to further fuck us? Or to get a bill passed into law that will ultimately screw us all?

The Ronin that Writes
Nov 7, 202513 min read


Hope in Dark Times
It's fairly simple for me to inspire hope and positivity in other people. I can sit and listen and just KNOW the right thing to say or share. I live for that shit at times, to see and know people around me are doing well and are happier given my contribution or efforts, no matter how small.
But internally, it can be a brutal struggle to believe in the hope of the desired future. When all is going well, it's easy for me to believe positive narration I've listened to or have w

The Ronin that Writes
Oct 30, 20258 min read


Tough Losses, Small Victories
I don’t like to lose. I want things to flow easily. I want a life with no mistakes, which means no embarrassments in front of people. However, what I want and what is destined to occur are two very different things. To prevent one from happening means a disruption of nature…a disruption of life. Without the Losses we won’t get the lessons in disguise. The blessings underneath the rust and the shattered rocks of what we expected to be the outcome. Forever and Abundance in ever

The Ronin that Writes
Oct 24, 20255 min read


The Struggle of Letting Go (The Old Self)
I’ve consumed content that emphasizes it's about being in alignment with the version of you that you want to reflect in your life. I believe in that. But yet, I question just how long does it take to get there? How much effort must I put in to get to that higher state of vibration?
You have to let go. Be positive, get into alignment, and release what is no longer serving you. You must release The Old Self.

The Ronin that Writes
Oct 16, 202510 min read


Letter of Severance (The End of Dead Friendships)
Whatever the case may be...its time I write to walk away from it... From you. Goodbye to the half-ass effort that was often one sided.
Where I was hit up out of boredom, or when it was convenient
When something was needed: advice, money, or comfort through attention.
Where it was beneficial for you, until it wasn't.

The Ronin that Writes
Oct 10, 20253 min read


Building Your Home Within
It hurts when life causes us to crumple into debris in every aspect of our lives. We lose jobs, loved ones, we're thrust into change we don't want, get into vices that take away a bit more of ourselves each time we execute or indulge in them. But that is one part of the Life experience. We're not here to just suffer and die. We are also here To CREATE...to REBOUND... TO BUILD Your Home Within, Brick by Brick.

The Ronin that Writes
Sep 27, 20257 min read


Blood on the Scales: Declaration of Balance
The voice says:
"The Balance of all is at risk. Stand your ground. Your niche is tied to your purpose. Unorthodox thought. It is your art and your birthright. Use it not to be seen but to spread a message that those ready to receive will receive. Yours is not for success or to avoid failure... But to spread what you know from within... A truth only you know."

The Ronin that Writes
Sep 7, 20256 min read


How the Sprint to Live Kills our Time
We say time matters when we're doing, because if we're not doing we are wasting time. But in a time where instant gratification is the language of the world, and people are deemed poor and losers for standing still or taking their time, I'm here to say those that take no pause are quickly racing to nothingness. Their sprints will eventually kill them all, with nothing to celebrate in the hereafter.

The Ronin that Writes
Aug 29, 20258 min read


Letters to the Future (To Me, My Children)
I don't expect you to follow my path through life. You will need to lead your own life and find your own way. Be honorable and respectful. Speak your truth including how you feel but do it in a way that isn't harsh or hurts others, but promotes respect and conversation. Life isn't all about what you can get (Ahem...Robux, Money, your Phones, TV, and the rest of the material things out in the world). It's also about what you can offer to yourself and those around you.

The Ronin that Writes
Aug 22, 202514 min read


Soulful Release: Fear, Control, Scarcity, and the Chase
For all my life, I have been afraid. So many different fears I wonder how I am not afraid to do even this. Maybe I was way back when when life was 'Lifing'. But between not being enough (inadequacy), not having enough (scarcity), fear of the past returning, fear of the future (overthinking, anxiety and worst case scenario/crisis planning), these are the shackles that pulled me out of a life worth living.
An old war ship that lost its luster and counts it's days before its de

The Ronin that Writes
Aug 8, 20259 min read


Why Do I Exist? The Answer is in YOU
One of the toughest questions many of us are asking ourselves is: Why Do I Exist?
Regardless of theory, we have the power to choose our WHY. I believe that in each of us we have natural traits and talents, as well as acquired traits through trials and error that we can use to truly better ourselves, our families, and our communities...should we choose to use them in that way. Key word...Choose.

The Ronin that Writes
Aug 1, 20256 min read


The End Serves a Great Purpose in Our Lives
When you think of the phrase "The End" what comes to mind? What emotions are you filled with? Does it fill you with joy knowing that you had a chance to gain experience and embrace the highs and lows of the journey?
Or are you fearful of it, because you've struggled or made countless mistakes and the end means you failed?

The Ronin that Writes
Jul 19, 20253 min read


Spread Love, be Human and be Free: The Reveal that'll change Everything
But you're Married!! How could you do this?
What about your Kids? You're going to destroy their minds and hearts!
You're disloyal!
You're a manipulator!
You're a Fraud!
You're a Cheater and a Liar!
You're despicable! (With all the spit in my face)
You're breaking God's Laws and Covenant!
You're worshiping idols and masters!
You're becoming primal! Unhinged! Sinful!
You're just like all the other men!
And the biggest one of all...
Why Max, Why?!!

The Ronin that Writes
Jul 14, 20258 min read


Love, Expression, and Defiance: The Rise of Scarlet Letter M
As I scroll through Threads from time to time, trying to spread thoughts and positivity to those that need it... I can't help but see and realize how many people out there carry heavy hearts, fractured minds, hurt spirits...
The collective as a whole is suffering inside, even if it's masked on the big algorithm machine.

The Ronin that Writes
Jul 11, 20257 min read


Our MENtality: Connections Make a Difference
Because Connections Make a Difference.
How else can we relieve the pressures we carry from society and our preconceived endless laundry list of responsibilities and duties, without being shunned that we are copping out? That we aren't Man Enough? That we're weak and need to bottle up our emotions and show some damn grit?
We have to have some sort of support.

The Ronin that Writes
Jun 28, 202510 min read


Our MENtality: How Our Minds Affect Everything
Physical effort, at a subconscious level, reinforces what we've been taught to believe as "our truth," based on someone else's guidance and interpretation. Or better yet, based on societal standards that are never really questioned, just accepted so that we fit in and look the part. We reinforce the beliefs and values stored in our minds through physicality - and yet, we PUSH OUR MINDS TO THE SIDE!

The Ronin that Writes
Jun 21, 20258 min read


From the Archives: The Mess of a Man
Been silent when I should have spoken.
Spoken too much when maybe to the silence I should have listened.
Reached out outside the bond and got too close.
When emotions drifted away from me.
The connection severed by the shades of the unknown
The phantoms in our subconscious, our souls become strangers.

The Ronin that Writes
May 27, 20254 min read
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