There is so much that has happened in this world to bring all of us to where we are today. It is a critical task of each person in their life to listen to the stories of the past; of what has led up to today. It is one of the most powerful actions a person can take in creating themselves to listen to the stories from the past and to make them a part of themselves… just as they do with their own stories.

To take a step back from your life… and to realize that you are thousands of miles from the friends and family that you keep track of… that the rich smell of the trees and the water that fill your senses right then will not last… to absorb everything about this moment and to never allow it to leave you.

I think that every moment of your life can be like that. Whether you find yourself in the woods with but a few close friends, in a city surrounded by strangers and opportunities, or in your life-long home with family. Every moment affects who you are and who you will be forever more.