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Welcome to 1Glories: A Journey of Reflection
Join Chad Gramling as he shares his profound life lessons, personal reflections, and the art of listening through his writings. Dive into a world of thoughtful exploration and inspiration.
Chad’s Personal Writings and Reflections

Father’s Day Reflection and Legacy Letter to My Beautiful Baby Girls
On this Father’s Day, I’m pouring my heart out to my daughters in a message about the past, unfair forks in the road, and my deepest wishes for their futures.

Elvis, Hulk Hogan, and… Me
I am no superhero or king. But I do confess I miss the days when my wife and little girls thought I might be one, or at least lead me to feel like one. Unfortunately, 2026 has mostly served up to yours truly, a lot of kryptonite, yellow, loud sounds, and…

Hey God! Dave Mustaine Made the Soundtrack to My Midlife Meltdown
The greatest dream of my life has been the family I was blessed to build. But lately, as the sharpness of youth dulls and my children use the very wings I fought to give them, I find myself in a painful new season. In the quiet insecurity of a changing life, an unexpected heavy metal anthem has become my ultimate prayer.
