“Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Growing up, that was my dad’s favorite saying when I was being impatient. Of course, I would roll my eyes or sigh in response. Hindsight offers a rich perspective, and it turns out dad was right - life is a process. What a profound fact to ponder in our instant-gratification, feelings-centered, disposable culture.

Have you ever watched a show about treasure hunters? People looking for rare and valuable gemstones travel across the globe to remote and dangerous locations in the hope of finding a treasure. The journey begins with several plane flights to a distant place.