This book is a journey of one man’s personal life as he shares his experiences, overcomes obstacles, and ultimately defies medical odds by surviving advanced cancer. Dr. Mir, the surgeon and narrator, discovers many insights into the meaning of life and through his growth he delivers a personal message of hope, a guide for healthy living for other cancer survivors and wisdom for those who are interested in discovering the true meaning of happiness found only by realizing that contentment and peace are found in the magic that encompasses our world. In the ecstasy that one feels when they look at the ocean, the feeling of exhilaration that a waterfall gives as it peacefully trickles into a stream. The feeling of relaxation as a ray of sunshine illuminates the radiant colors of a mountainside after the rain. This book is a remarkable voyage and guide to extending the mind from inside the "self" to the outside.