We all have passion and we all persist — sometimes long past the point at which we should have shifted focus. *g*

But many of us lack Perspective and only find it when the universe hands us a wakeup call that makes us focus on what’s really important. There are so many more things far more important than rejection letters or stagnant sales. A friend has been diagnosed with an unusual, life-altering disease. One of my daughters has been in and out of hospitals and doctors’ offices more in the last few years than most people ever experience in a lifetime.

I think if we all did a little perspective accounting each morning, we might not worry so much about the day to day matters.

Liz, you’re right. Precious Gems was a good place to start.