About Ray
Counselor, coach, author, and musician. I write about the human side of hard times, and what actually helps.
I've spent my working life with people at turning points. Young people finding their footing. Families under strain. Organizations trying to stay true to why they exist.
Along the way I learned something simple. People rarely fall apart because they're weak. They struggle because the pressure is real and the old tools no longer fit. When they get clearer thinking and real connection, they get stronger.
That's what I write about now. How good people get pulled off course. How to settle your mind when the news won't stop. How to stay connected to people you disagree with. How to act from love when fear is loud.
Where this comes from
I trained to teach economics, then spent my early career in urban education and community work. I've practiced counseling and coaching for decades, including years training others in H. Stephen Glenn's youth development frameworks. My first book, Rational Madness: The Paradox of Addiction, came out in 1989.
Today I publish through my own small imprint, Beaconway Editions. I also perform live music. You'll find that side of me at rayhoskinsmusic.com.
I live in Beech Grove, Indiana. I'm glad to hear from readers.
Love is more than a feeling. It's a verb.
It gives us the courage to face what's real, stay connected, and take the next right step.