Merriam-Webster defines Pornography as follows:

1. the depiction of erotic behavior (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement
2. material (as books or a photograph) that depicts erotic behavior and is intended to cause sexual excitement
3. the depiction of acts in a sensational manner so as to arouse a quick intense emotional reaction

Firstly, I believe the word unfortunately carries a derogatory tone with it. In most conversations and writings of a professional nature, I generally prefer to say Adult Material. I do refer to Porn/Porno when speaking in a relaxed setting among friends. Kind of a ’slang’ term. I also think that as adults who enjoy “adult material,” the more we refer to it as pornography, the more we play into the hands of those who have labeled it in a negative way. The more we present ourselves in an adult and professional manner, as a whole, the more we are seen that way by the world. And in doing so remove the “taboo” from it. Read the rest of this entry &raquo

We all know that to get anywhere in life you have to take the first step. Your first step will always be the DECISION to make a move. Sounds simple enough but this is truly where a lot of people get hung up. This very first step is what holds people back from reaching their goals. Why? A real decision takes commitment. You must be committed to the idea. You must believe that no matter what, you will do everything in your power to succeed. Now, you can’t force this kind of determination. We will lose weight, quit smoking or whatever when we have reached a point when we tell ourselves “That’s Enough.” At that point you have already succeeded. Because with real determination some measure of success is guaranteed. It may not be exactly what you initially thought success would look like but you will make considerable strides forward. Read the rest of this entry &raquo

Fear. What does that mean to you? How does it impact your life? It has an affect on every single one of us in some form or another. Most people aren’t even aware of their fears. I’m not talking about being afraid of snakes or spiders. I believe the subtle fears govern our lives more than the obvious ones do. Those of us who can honestly address those fears, learn from them and subsequently grow from them, are the ones who can find at least modest success in life.

The fear of change is a major factor for many people. We fear what we don’t know, thus we either demonize it to some degree or simply stay away from it. I’ve heard that some people are afraid of success. That’s bull$#!&! I think we all want to be successful. While we all define success differently, it usually means going beyond where we are now. That’s where most of us stop. Have you ever wished you could do something other than what you’re doing right now? Of course you have. Most of us have. The question is what are you going to do about it. What’s holding you back? FEAR. Read the rest of this entry &raquo