by Jay Tripp | Apr 2, 2017 | All Articles
Meryl Streep once said, “Start by starting.” I saw this quote the other day. It was one of my daily quotes to show up on my quote calendar on my desk. Then I saw someone post this same quote on facebook. I guess the cosmos wanted me to really talk...
by Jay Tripp | Mar 21, 2017 | All Articles
What is a Life Plan and Why Do You Need One? A life plan is a set of goals that you develop for yourself to track and guide your life experiences. Many of us are merely existing and not living. Living is to be done on purpose and anything that is done on purpose is...
by Jay Tripp | Mar 20, 2017 | Advice for LGBTQ Adolescents, All Articles, LGBTQ Advice and Support
Negative Thinking Limits Your Life Negative thinking can really limit your place in life and how well you advance with your life. In the 8 years that I served as a minister and altar call servant, I have learned that many people have aspirations but they have...
by Jay Tripp | Mar 16, 2017 | All Articles, Hi Jay
A Woman Finds Love at First Sight Hi Jay! I met the most awesome man about a month ago. When I first saw him, it truly felt like love at first sight. Our chemistry was instant and I do think I love him. I think he loves me too. We haven’t said it to each other...
by Jay Tripp | Mar 6, 2017 | Advice for LGBTQ Adolescents, All Articles, Hi Jay, LGBTQ Advice and Support
Hi Jay, I came out to my family as gay last week. I was so nervous about it because I felt they would disown me and treat me badly. Well, my worst fears were realized somewhat. Surprisingly, my dad was very accepting and encouraging and so were my siblings, but my...
by Jay Tripp | Mar 6, 2017 | All Articles, Hi Jay
Hi Jay, I feel like I’m in the prime of my life, but the reality of it seems to be indifferent. Here’s what I mean. I have so many desires and ambitions but when I look around at my circumstances, it just seems like I’m not moving like I feel I should. I feel...