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Epilogue

To laugh often and much;to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;to earn the appreciation of honest critics andendure the betrayal of false friends;to appreciate beauty;to find the best in others;to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child,a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.This is to have succeeded.

—RALPH WALDO EMERSON

I used to believe that I was in control of my life. Now, I believe there is the illusion of control, which is not the same thing as actually being in control. Once our eyes open to this reality, we ...

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