“True happiness is found in simple, seemingly unremarkable things. But to be aware of little, quiet things, you need to be quiet inside. A high degree of alertness is required. Be still. Look. Listen. Be present.” — Eckhart Tolle from Guardians of Being, Spiritual Teachings From Our Dogs and Cats

This episode is all about embracing your inner child and finding joy in adulthood. Let's tap into that magic we had as children.

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview to life's coming attractions.” — Albert Einstein

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand." — Albert Einstein

“Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth.” — Chuck Norris

As a seasoned private investigator, Tim has witnessed the darker side of life, a stark contrast to his martial arts school dedicated to fostering goodness and fortifying the minds, bodies, and spirits of its students.

"The distinction between what is real and what is fake is often blurred, for reality is shaped by perception and perception can be manipulated." — Anonymous

Humans are conscious, and our unique ability to co-create with God allows us to design the lives we desire and shape the world around us.

“Cogito, ergo sum” (“I think, therefore I am") — René Descartes

Tim summarizes care as "Creative Adjustment during Rare Events," emphasizing the dynamic nature of genuine concern. Steve interprets care as "Creating A Real Experience," highlighting the transformative power of genuine engagement.

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It can be a challenge navigating what is real and what is not, determining what to respond to and what not to respond to. Many things that happen "to" us turn out to either be nothing at all, or later on, are realized to be something that happened "for" us.