The movie Soul Surfer tells her story. Missing an arm is an important detail, to say the least, especially if you happen to be a competitive surfer like Bethany. It wasn't easy but somehow she was able to carry on. So if you realize that all of your body parts are intact and working relatively well...give thanks. Consider also that a healthy body is a very significant asset that you can make good use of in the years to come. Next, identify where you live. That shouldn't take too long. Is your home on an island somewhere out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? Do you live in a small village in Africa? Are you part of one of the many mega-cities in China? Are you quite isolated or living in the heartland of your civilization? Is it blazing hot or freezing cold or somewhere in between? What immediate opportunities are there for you in your area? Location, location, location. It matters. Find a globe and stick a brightly coloured pin in where you live. Go to Google Maps and more or less do the same. Ask yourself this question: What might somebody living where I am have to offer that somebody living somewhere else might not? Growing up, as I did, on a farm in western Canada is quite a bit different from, say, growing up downtown in New York City. If you looking for space and solitude and silence, for example, rural Saskatchewan is one place where