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At the dawning of spiritual maturity, as in biological maturity, a push or even a shock is often necessary to provide the catalyst for essential growth.

We’ve all heard the expression “hope springs eternal,” and that’s certainly true if we leave ourselves open to the possibilities it affords, even under the most seemingly dire circumstances. Kay and Arnold come to discover this for themselves in a town whose name, ironically enough, embodies the essence of that notion. But then that should come as no surprise, because that’s the kind of magic that happens when we make that expression our mantra, when we incorporate it into the belief structure that brings us what we concentrate on, one that breaks the chains of limitation and ultimately makes it possible for us to live more fulfilling lives.

There are some people that are experiencing greater challenges than ever before in their lives. Others are experiencing spiritual awakenings that are awe inspiring. The news tells us that our culture is in a crisis mode and spiritual teachers tell us that this is a transformative moment in time. The question becomes; through what personal lens are you viewing life and the world around you? How are you framing the hard moments of feeling disconnected and afraid?

In our long human history of storytelling, there have been great beings with awe-inspiring stories that reveal the victory of self-discovery. What inspires us about these great ones is that somehow their lives turned toward and then reflected the sublime discovery of everlasting truth. In Hidden Treasure: Uncovering the Truth in Your Life Story (Tarcher Penguin, 2011) I invite you to let your story be a contribution to the universal revelation of self-discovery, expressed uniquely as you.

An important aspect of creating a happy and fulfilling life for ourselves is being able to experience pleasure, fun and joy more often, preferably on a daily basis. Fortunately, we don’t…