I believe all of us will be quite shocked when we take our final breath and find our convictions shattered to pieces by the real, unifying truth of our timeless existence. But for now, here on this earth, I am glad to finally understand that there is only the straight and narrow—the path of love, truth, compassion, kindness, and hard work. Each day I fall short of the mark, but each morning when I am blessed with another try I make a pact with myself to do my best.