Putting the Magic Back into My Life
I've had a bit of an existential crisis lately. Trying to figure out what felt "off" about my life consumed my thoughts. Eventually, I figured out what was wrong: my life was missing the magic it once had. See, back when I was really poor, I spent a lot of time in nature. I mean, A LOT. I would hike every Saturday and most Sundays, no matter the season, and spend every nice weekend evening sitting on my back patio. Surrounded by trees, friends, my kids, and a roaring fire in the pit, I felt one with myself and the world. I also camped often during this time, and there was nothing better than waking up to a light breeze, sunshine, bird singing, and a hot cup of campfire coffee. It allowed me to move through the world differently and, thus, see it differently. Since then, though, life has changed. I moved up in my career, which gave me more money to indulge in the other side of life. Nights out at wineries, overnight trips, traveling around the country, and dinners in qua...
