Unblocking the Light: Becoming the Salt of the Earth and Reflecting God's Glory Have you ever noticed that after something bad happens, good things often follow? I recently found myself reflecting on this after speaking with a friend. As we recounted fond memories, she pointed out one in particular, calling it her favorite. At first, I didn’t recognize the moment she was referring to, but then I realized—it was a snapshot from a time that had followed one of the worst fights

Introduction In a recent episode of the "Empire Self" podcast, I had an enlightening discussion about the significance of purpose in our lives and how it can be the driving force behind our actions and decisions. As I walked my dog, the thoughts about how purpose had shaped my journey unfurled, inspiring me to share these insights with you. The Power of Purpose My journey to finding purpose was significantly influenced by my childhood experiences and the profound impact of th

Looking Back on My Suicide Race In my memoir My Suicide Race , I wrote about the pivotal moments that I believed shaped me into who I am...

Don't do what I did and wait till your life is falling about. Choose wellness now. Sometimes, wellness doesn’t come as a New Year’s...

Unveiling Your Inner Empire: Harnessing the Power of Self-Love and Spiritual Growth There is an empire inside you. Not a k ingdom of...

Mindful Eating has so many benefits but here is how to do it and a few of those rewarding benefits

In the latest heartfelt episode of my podcast "Seeds of Change," I opened up about my personal struggles with self-pride and the lessons...

Discover the transformative power of embracing fears and tapping into a wellspring of boundless energy. Explore the connection between core

Hey Awesome Readers and Listeners! I’m Mark Turnipseed, your guide and host from the Empire Self Podcast. Today, I'm excited to take you...

Unlock the secret to self-transformation and empowerment through this captivating journey of self-discovery. Join Mark A. Turnipseed as he s

I wake up in trouble every morning, filled with discontent and if I’m not careful, if I don’t get grounded in the beauty of what is and what

No room for giving up... I hated to be in team sports because the other guys were always yelling at me and each other to keep going. That...

What’s this buzz term, “Glow-Up” all about? It’s a fancy sounding term that sounds good, sounds fabulous actually. So what does it mean...

Recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol has gone through many era’s through the last century. Over the past decade, however, a few...

What do opioid dependency and exercise have in common? That seems like a strange question to ask. Why would we want to see what they have...

Navigating Expectation and Attachment Have you ever had an important appointment that you prepared for, got up early to make, or arranged...

Basic History Mark is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and was raised by two loving parents, Ben and Cheral. He enjoys being the youngest...