“I hope they become more heaven-minded,” said Mike. “I hope they study it, talk about it, anticipate it – and invite others to join them.”

“They come to us hurting, dealing with layers of abandonment, abuse and separation,” Tammie said. “But we choose to see them for who they were created to be.”

When her youngest daughter went off to college, and Rita’s long-running newspaper column ended around the same time, Rita found herself facing an unfamiliar and unsettling silence.

Magic happens at trade shows through hallway conversations, random encounters and networking which turns into lifelong business relationships.

After a fulfilling career, Steve had every reason to rest. Instead, he jumped into activities that bring joy to others and deep satisfaction to his own life.

Through her writing, publishing, mentoring, homesteading and environmental advocacy, Julia is not only building a meaningful life for herself, but also lighting the way for countless others.

“Dig into something you already love to do,” Vincent advised. “Connect with others in that space. Be generous and be helpful. That’s how every success story starts.”

A lawyer-turned-author, Claudia infused her life with new purpose by writing historical fiction and cozy mysteries, plus embracing fiber arts.

“When you find that clarity, it’s liberating,” Steve said. “You can finally stop trying to be something you’re not and instead embrace who you really are.”