The Power of One Person

I went on a short road trip with my brother Timothy last week up the California coast. He brought his friend Andrew and I brought my daughter Christina. We all piled our stuff into my car and drove up the Pacific Coast Highway.

Now, if you have never driven up the California coast, allow me to take you there. Imagine yourself in a cool, old convertible with your music turned up loud. To your left is the Pacific Ocean, mighty as can be, with its waves crashing along the shore. Birds soar overhead, and the sun blares down on you.

Now, turn your gaze to the right. What you see will look like a plein-air painting: rolling hills, majestic oak trees, and land as far as the eye can see. There is a reason that millions have moved to this state in search of its rugged nature and in search of their dreams. There is beauty beckoning everywhere. It’s raw, natural, and sometimes indescribable.

So was our evening.