hi nels,
i completely agree. while i am not religious by any means, this journey has definitely stripped my ego and humbled me in ways i couldn't have imagined possible. while my body and mind may never be the same, i do think i am a better person for all of this and am eager to use my experience to help others. it's very hard to express my sentiments towards this situation in words! i appreciate your insight as well as your helpfulness towards others. good luck on your journey friend. <3