July was a month of transition for me. Different from the previous seven months where I stayed low, slow and quiet, in July I felt the presence of extra coal in my supply of energy. I felt a little more pep in my step and noticed that my body was needing less sleep. What was I to do with my extra coal? Throw some on the fire and get to living, I guessed. But I did so cautiously. I said to myself, "You don't want to throw yourself back into everything and end up where you were last year. Slow and steady." Taking this approach, I was still more productive and made some very happy memories last month. Here are a few: I got a haircut. Why did I wait so long? Why are you waiting so long? Go get a haircut and enjoy the happiness boost! (But only if you want to. Don't let me boss you around. It's just that I feel lighter post-haircut and want that for everyone!) I helped my son find and purchase his first car, accomplishing my goal of helping each of my children to pu...