Every day we lose small pieces of ourselves, which is much like a tree yielding its leaves until one day that tree and you are left barren. When we are left empty, the end is near, and your ability to reflect should be advanced as you identify the accomplishments you have mastered. Each piece of yourself, like the tree, should represent an achievement as these successes become a part of your legacy. Though spread out over time, these successes become the armor that protects you and encourages you. If you’re not succeeding, if you’re not moving forward, your growth will cease, and soon you become a thing of the past and a person who wished he had more time.
