Sometimes I think about how much I used to chase that feeling, that escape. And for a long time, I thought it was giving me something. But really, it was just taking. It took my clarity, my calm, my ability to just… be. And now, being present, really here, even when it's uncomfortable, that's the real gift. It's a different kind of high, a much better one. It’s not always sunshine and rainbows, believe me. There are still days that test ya. But even in those moments, there's a quiet strength that wasn't there before. A knowing that I can ride it out. That's a powerful thing to discover about yourself. Keep at it folks, the journey is worth it.