The Words That Wound

The Words That Wound

How “Always,” “Never,” and Other Absolutes Sabotage Connection “You never listen.”“You always do this.”“Everything is your fault.”“No one cares.” If you’ve ever said something like this—or had it said to you—you already know: these words hit hard. Not because they’re...
A Love Letter to East Texas

A Love Letter to East Texas

I need you to know something I need you to know that my roots are deeply intertwined with the essence of East Texas. Every corner of this region has shaped me into the person I am today. From Longview to Nacogdoches, from Lufkin to Tyler, the spirit of East Texas...
Purposeful & Reflective – Casey At The Bat

Purposeful & Reflective – Casey At The Bat

How a Classic Poem, a Black Voice, and a Summer Game Shaped Who I Became In a Reflective Spirit By Casey Muze As a kid growing up in East Texas, summer wasn’t just a season.It was a shift. The rules changed. Time slowed down.The energy of the classroom faded into the...