When I heard the ringing of the gong, I became aware that somewhere along the way of the last few years of my life I had drifted from the pursuit of a personal, authentic existence to being someone and living in a way I didn't authentically resonate with, holding beliefs I never consciously chose.

Some memories play in our heads on repeat, haunting us. We can feel foolish, dumb, or full of regret. But it's import to move forward.