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Remember to Forget
I don't remember all my mistakes, but I've had more than one conversation in my life where I didn't think of the perfect thing to say until days later, when it was too late. Last year, I had a confrontation with someone in a volunteer organization I worked with. This person lost his temper and said something incredibly cruel, and I was so shocked and overwhelmed with possible responses that I ended up saying nothing and walking away. For months afterward, I replayed the con
Brian Reaves
Nov 12, 20252 min read


You Matter
In Brooklyn's Greenwood Cemetery, there is a beautiful gravestone that reads "Jane My Wife". It immortalizes in marble the last moment...
Brian Reaves
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Freedom Through Forgiving
When you forgive and forget them, they lose any hold on your life
Brian Reaves
Jan 28, 20252 min read


What Does It Take?
Each day is a journey, and each step is a step forward--no matter how small.
Brian Reaves
Jan 10, 20252 min read


Just Breathe
You've had a bad day. Maybe you've had a bad week. It's been one moment after another, and it seems like the people you trust to run...
Brian Reaves
Sep 13, 20242 min read


So Much Wasted Time
I recently read an article about a famous actor/singer from the 70's whose career was a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. The thing...
Brian Reaves
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Time To Take Action!
What are you doing to move ahead in life? For years, I had a desire to play the guitar. I had watched so many amazing guitarists make...
Brian Reaves
May 7, 20242 min read


Recognize the Value of a Moment
On Friday, January 12, 2007, violin virtuoso Joshua Bell conducted a little experiment inside L’Enfant Plaza Metro entrance in the busy...
Brian Reaves
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Be Real
I recently performed at a show where I really wanted to get flashy with the finale. I had a good trick to close out the show, but I...
Brian Reaves
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Grief and the Long Days After
Bear with me, as this is not like anything I've written before. I woke up needing to write this. Hopefully it'll help someone. One of the...
Brian Reaves
Feb 20, 20234 min read
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