I write this on the eve of my 47th birthday. My wife and kids are out and I have the house to myself. I am reflecting on my life thus far. I have to say the ride has been amazing. I feel so fortunate to be where I am. I owe it to the people closest to me who helped bring me to a path of self-discovery.
Self-discovery has been critical for me. After a tough run in my 20’s, I realized that if I didn’t want to be stressed out my whole life, I needed to figure out how to manage it.…
It is said that people applaud your success so long as you are not more successful than them. This was not the case for My Aunt Ruth and Uncle Don. They were extraordinary people. They didn’t have a lot of money, but truly appreciated life. When I was having my house built, they came to visit. When they walked into the room that was to become my home theatre, they looked at each other and smiled. They were so proud of me. There was never any judgment or envy; They were just genuinely happy for me. The fact that I was their nephew and they loved me was certainly a factor, but they never judged anyone or felt insecure about anything.…
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