Larry’s Little Moments

The scariest threats to our relationships don’t wear masks or hide in shadows—they show up as fear, control, and unmet expectations. Let go of control, choose authenticity, and you’ll build trust that lasts.

Just like physical balance reflects strength and stability, emotional balance is key to healthy relationships. Regulating our responses builds the kind of connection that lasts.

Even our best traits have a shadow side. Without self-awareness, strengths like drive and ambition can lead to burnout and strain our relationships. Learning to regulate what we do well is where real growth begins.

Silence speaks, whether we mean for it to or not. If someone matters to you, let them know. Don’t ghost the people you care about… choose connection, even in the small things.

Trust grows in layers; from casual connection to deep, unshakable bonds. The people closest to your bullseye didn’t land there by accident… and staying there takes intentional effort.

A lot of things were going on in my life and my stress level was high. Instead of taking the opportunity to step back, I found myself reacting to all that was happening. 

We have recently experienced a national tragedy in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. There is no doubt that this was politically driven and that it was evil.

We have all experienced the person who has to be right all of the time. I’ve seen relationships destroyed because one person’s opinion was “right”. Being right did not destroy it, but the choice to pursue communicating their opinion in a damaging way did. In other words, they put being right over the health of the relationship.

When we live in the future, we miss the moments that matter now. This reflection is a reminder to slow down, show up, and make space for the small, everyday experiences that shape meaningful relationships.

Life’s hardest moments often bring the deepest wisdom. When we stop trying to handle pain alone and choose to be carried through it, we find the strength we didn’t know we had.