I often think that a proper perspective on life is one of the most difficult states for people to attain. Such a perspective would allow one the ability to see clearly the contours of his life, learning from his past mistakes and embracing a Carpe Diem attitude daily as a necessary follow on of his former condition. Of course, I too, have no inherent mastery of this life skill. Up until a dreary Saturday in late October 2011 I didn’t believe a proper perspective on life could ever be attained. To call me a skeptic or naysayer would be putting it charitably.