We've all had life experiences that shaped us in either positive o r negative ways. Sometimes it's difficult to see the value in positive events as we may take them fo r granted o r fo r get them as other experiences layer over them. It may be equally hard to see benefits fr om negative occurrences. However, in the struggle to grow, we often gain wisdom fr om those life experiences that help us gain perspective in facing our future. As we grow in understa nding we may discover golden moments that encouraged us to live up to our dreams a nd grow in awareness of ourselves a nd others. I invite you to join me on this journey through some of my special life events along with some of the challenges. Perhaps you will find encouragement, a quick smile, o r pause to think about your own life's journey. I hope that you will come away with a lighter heart a nd take time to reflect on your own golden moments.