After years of working 70 hours a week at jobs I detested, I felt like the proverbial "hole in the donut" - solid on the outside, but empty on the inside. Searching for meaning in my life, I abandoned my successful but unsatisfying career and set out on a six-month solo backpacking trip around the world to pursue my true passions of travel, writing, and photography. My blog features stories about the destinations I visit, people I meet, the crazy things...Read more here.... 
My New Year’s resolution was this: “Every day is either a good day or a great day.” So far this year, I have kept my resolution. There have been times that tested me, and when that happened I used tools to get back on track, like this video I received via email today. Aside from containing some beautiful images, it carries a message that can help us all stay mindful of the things that are truly important in life and be grateful on a daily basis. Take a look:
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