Life is much shorter than we imagine. Think about it this way: roughly one-third of our lives goes to sleep. Another third goes to work. And much of what remains is consumed by chores, errands, commuting, eating, showering, and the countless small responsibilities of everyday life. What is left? A surprisingly small amount of time…

The People We Choose. I believe one of the greatest gifts we have as human beings is the ability to choose our people. Our biological family is given to us. We did not choose them. Friends and a life partner are different. We choose them. Sometimes, the family we choose becomes just as meaningful, and…