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Producing Like Picasso
Self-image from Yesterday. I finished it, and it felt great to complete. I produced something. Frankly, it inspired me to keep going. I...

Mike Sonneveldt
Feb 11, 20255 min read
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Identity's Pitfalls
Are you weak? Are you fat? Are you smart? Are you dumb? STOP. Don't answer those . Please be kind to yourself for a moment. Identity's...

Mike Sonneveldt
Feb 6, 20256 min read
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Love Your Neighbor...As Yourself
Love Your Neighbor The other day, a friend of mine invited me out to breakfast. As we sat down, he mentioned some obstacles in life that...

Mike Sonneveldt
Jan 29, 20258 min read
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A Dad's Battle
"Dad, I can't kick this thing. I'm trying, and I don't know how." Matt took a moment and a deep breath, and answered, "Then let's start...

Mike Sonneveldt
Jan 28, 20256 min read
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The Failure of Going on a Fast
The Emotionalism of a Fast I had tucked myself into the oversized chair in our living room and built a wall with a good book between my...

Mike Sonneveldt
Jan 22, 20256 min read
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Are You Offended? Probably.
Have you been offended recently? Unfortunately, we spend plenty of time protecting ourselves from things that cause emotional distress....

Mike Sonneveldt
Jan 20, 20255 min read
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Advice for New Dads
I'll never forget the change that overtook me when I became a new dad. "This truly is not about me." Those words rang through my head as...

Mike Sonneveldt
Jan 14, 20257 min read
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Subtle Idols
Tom glanced at his watch. He stole a deep breath as his fingers struck the numbers on his phone screen. He could already hear the sigh of...

Mike Sonneveldt
Jan 8, 20255 min read
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New Year's Resolutions: Good or Bad?
Should you set New Year's resolutions? Find out in this latest article from The Forged . On New Year's, voices across the influencer...

Mike Sonneveldt
Jan 2, 20258 min read
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Journal: Dealing With Fear
My phone sat on my desk; its screen dark and inactive. I toyed with a few useless items within reach. I leafed through my notepad. I...

Mike Sonneveldt
Dec 26, 20248 min read
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