You are the captain of your ship. As you set sail in the ocean of life, sometimes the sea will be calm and other times turbulent. Your skills as a sailor will depend on how well you are able to navigate the waters. Life's ocean is filled with both perils and pearls, and it is an adventure to ride the waves and unravel its many mysteries. Realizing that you are part of vastness of the sea will keep you connected with all that exists. Know how very fortunate you are to be one of its many treasures

You are the gardener of your life What you plant with your thoughts, words, and actions determines the kind of experiences that you will reap. Kernels of hope and hard work cultivate the achievement of your goals. Seeds of love and gratitude grow into unexpected blessings. You may need to pluck out a few weeds now and then and use your watering can in times of drought, but tending to your life is well worth what you will eventually harvest This book was written to inspire you with some of the many hidden messages found in the garden of life.