Self-Forgiveness Released a Burden I Didn’t Even Know I Was Shouldering

“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.”

John Muir

The sign comes into view. I make the left-hand turn, driving slowly through the rusty gated entrance. The sound of gravel beneath the tires makes me smile. I flashback to driving my go-kart on our gravel driveway. I park the Mini and walk to…