To not waste life by judging his worth by whether he is keeping up with his peers or not. Then it occurred to me that perhaps in thirty-five years I would look back at my current struggles in the same light. My self-image is certainly being affected now by my current successes and failures. Perhaps, now too, I am something more. I left the park much lighter in spirit and with a smile upon my face.
Life is indeed a beautiful journey.
His writings have appeared in numerous publications, both in print and on the Internet.