Compared with the awesome might and eternal power of the ocean, no human being can fail to be reminded of their own insignificance.

Compared with the awesome might and eternal power of the ocean, no human being can fail to be reminded of their own insignificance.

A few years ago I wrote two versions of my obituary, the one I wanted and the one I was heading for. They were very different. I realized I needed to make some big changes if I was going to look back and be proud of my life. I am making those changes, and now I have a life worth living.

Be mindful of the link between present action and desired future outcome. Ask yourself: if I repeat today’s actions 365 times, will I be where I want to be in a year?

The Milky Way swooped diagonally across the heavens, reminding me of my utter insignificance, and at the same time my complete interconnection with everything. I was just a tiny speck of consciousness, and yet I was consciousness itself.

My advice is don't keep asking yourself if you can do something. Just get out there and do it. You can really surprise yourself.

I'm not claiming to be anything out of the ordinary. I am not especially big or strong or brave or intrepid.