An old story tells of two men climbing a mountain. The one promises the other, who is feeling down and depressed, that it will be worth the effort. Looking forward to the amazing destination, the latter climbs with his friend as they talk and spend time together. When they reach the top, the second man looks around wondering what all the fuss was about. The view is great, but nothing spectacular is waiting at the pinnacle. His friend then explains to him that the journey was not about the destination, but about the climb, their time together, their bonding, their talking, and his healing.

The famous quote, “Life is about a journey, not a destination” has been attributed to a number of authors from Emerson to Souza, but the seeds of this aphorism lie deep within the scriptures. Or perhaps …