As I close my eyes, I envision the man I want to become. And how far I must go to become that man. When I look at my life, I see a battered soul beaten down by maya. When I look toward the person I want to become, I see a patient soft spoken man at peace with everything around. I know I don't put Krishna first. I still live for me. I know it's out of convenience for the moment because I always say to myself that I'll do better later. I'm realizing that life is like a painting. Each small brush stroke makes up the entire picture. Similarly, each small decision I make makes up my day. Each day makes up my life. WAS IT A DAY WELL LIVED? WAS IT A LIFE WELL LIVED? Well so far, spiritually speaking. No. But everyday is a brush stroke closer to the person I want to become. With Krishna's mercy and your support and encouragement. I may yet become a wonderful piece of work for Lord Krishna.