I avoid all of the news. I don't even know who is fighting for the nomination at the moment. I haven't read the news since I got out of the hospital over a year ago.

The effect has been wonderful. I do not stress over things I cannot control. I no longer focus on the negativity in the world. I use my energy to create what I want to in my own life and to serve the greater good of others. I don't think I'll ever go back to being sucked into every story like I used to be. I used to believe it was critical and impacted my life, but I have proven to myself it only served to imprison my mind and my heart.

Sure, policy changes can affect me and yes, I realize some believe it is my civic duty to participate. I say to those people that I am a strategist and I am trained to look for the value chain. I am making much more of a positive impact on my life, the lives of those I interact with and my community following this new path. I'd ask them to open their minds a bit and see contribution can come in infinite forms and people should be free to follow what generates the highest possible yield. I support them in whatever path they choose and ask for the same in return.

What is your favorite aspect of spring?