Introduction

It all begins with an idea…

At least that’s how the script started… and I thought I would keep it.

I’m Mat. Yeah. One “T”, Mat. I was known as Floor in high school. I really did make that one mine.

I’m a dad. A fiancé. A person with a lot of experiences and thoughts. I have high anxiety. I am really pedantic. I am always willing to listen and learn from most people. I think even the harshest of people have something to teach, whether it’s positive or negative. I think everyone… yes everyone… has value. It’s sad that we’ve become so focused on what others aren’t, instead of realizing the beauty of who they were, who they are, and who they will and can become.

One person that I have the most trouble with though… is myself. I’m hard on myself. The people closest to me think I’m pretty great! It makes me wonder what’s wrong with them. But… as I’ve read the volumes of self improvement books and listened to all of the podcasts… It’s me. And I know I’m not the only one. Apparently it’s something that is innate in all of us. And I’m writing my thoughts, my way, in hopes that it can help myself… maybe even someone else.

“Broken, but Together” - Michael Benisty (at Burning Man 2019)