Fernando Cordova-03/07/2025
I know that it is not easy to leave behind but I feel if I don’t start to let things go that I will be stuck in misery. That I need to continue to grow and be a better me and the way to find this is by putting the past in the past. I […]
Choon Yong-03/06/3035-ACE Class participants names
3/6/2025 Thursday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:00 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform, and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 54 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Eduardo Luis Valdes-03/06/2025-Day 1268
Good morning, since I have a callout for 8am, I was in no hurry to get up out of bed, especially with the body aches I have from this first week of exercises.I’m up, its 6:45, I organize my bed, and leave my things ready for inspection today. I open my locker and pull out […]
Marcus Sean Hix-03/06/2025
Aspiration— What do you aspire to achieve and how will define that aspiration help you build a step by step plan to overcome your current challenges or reach a higher potential? I want to be a normal person again. I don’t want people to feel sorry for me nor do I want them to see […]
Jerrold Maurer-03/06/2025-Journal #8 – My Pickleball Debut
After doing 3 miles today on the elliptical and 4 miles yesterday and after encouragement from my bunkmate to start playing Pickleball, I played my first match today. As soon as I got to the court, the players all welcomed me. Someone right away asked out loud, “who’s playing with Jerry?” and someone quickly offered. […]
Michael Santos-Reframing
Reframing challenges as opportunities can alter your life. I’ve seen it transform lives—not least my own. Adversity characterized my life during the 26 years I lived in federal prison. By intentionally shifting my perspective, I turned those years into a masterclass in self-development, resilience, and growth. This mindset, and the actionable strategies that I learned […]
Kassandra L Moore-03/06/2025
Lesson 5: INHERITANCE, LEGAL AUTHORITY, AND REINSTATED DESIGN. “Entitlement is self-imposed rights, where the rights of inheritance are given by God. We not only have the right to our inheritance, but He’s given us the power and authority to back up those rights!”(These are my favorites): No weapon formed against me shall prosper. Purpose: Be […]
Fernando Cordova-03/06/2025
I have come to understand that life is a learning journal and that sometimes you have to show people that they are wrong and then maybe they will listen. By showing them that they grow and you have done a good service to them and yourself. I never liked doing this because of the arguments […]
Michael Santos-Visualize
Success in life doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of clarity, consistent effort, and adaptability. One of the most valuable lessons I learned during my 26 years in prison is that having a long-term vision is more than just inspiring dreams. The vision can help us develop a compass, guiding decisions when times get […]
Choon Yong-03/05/2025-Commissary Day
3/5/2025 Wednesday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:00 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, rank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 61 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
