Over the last couple of years, I've discovered that balance and harmony doesn't have to mean boring! In fact, much joy and excitement come from pushing oneself to—and sometimes beyond—the boundaries we create for ourselves to create a higher harmony……

I was just in this situation with Chelsey when I had the idea to write this article. It got me thinking, how can I feel so negatively about something I know I will enjoy the results of later? Are there any other examples?

But, I wondered, why it was so compelling for me to hear these stories where the two losses are placed side-by-side in someone’s life and dealt with together? Maybe it’s because it speaks to the very deep connection we have with our pets. Maybe, in particular, it’s the daily connection with have with them and how they fit into our daily routine . . . . . .

Knowing we don’t “already know” is wise because it acknowledges that what we “already know” has an expiration date. Everything is constantly changing, including people. To succeed in life, we must commit to a difficult task and then perform a balancing act. First we must spur our minds to be active when they would rather not be. Then we must balance the awareness of constant change with the need for the day-to-day facts we use to make the predictions and plans our lives and businesses require. ..

What a moment of truth and clarity. What a powerful thing to know. What a truth to be able to tell yourself. Here was a huge revelation he hadn’t expected that got right to the heart of what he wanted to do…