I believe I can learn from that most-read-of-all-books, The Holy Bible. For 2026 I’ve started in the Old Testament. In Genesis Chapter 1 God’s first words are recorded, “Let there be light.” It occurred to me when I go in a dark room, generally the first thing I do is turn on the light. Perhaps I have something in common with God. I wondered if I could find a pattern in the Creation which could give me some direction on how to navigate life beyond turning on the light. 

Step/Day 1: Turn on the light and look around.

Step/Day 2: God created the firmament, which is a fancy word for our atmosphere according to Brent Evanson. Then, God calls this firmament/atmosphere Heaven. That’s interesting. My take is to breathe deeply whenever you get a chance…air or Heaven you can’t lose.

Step/Day 3: God separated dry land and the seas. In other words, make sure you have a firm foundation. Solid ground is always a good place to start and then all kinds of good things happen…vegetation for instance.

Step/Day 4: God put the Sun, the Moon and the Stars in the sky creating night, day and the seasons. He got us started using time.

Step/Day 5: Here’s where fish and fowl began filling the seas and the skies. Water and air needed a purpose, supporting life is a noble cause.

Step/Day 6: He started filling up the ground with cattle, beasts and ultimately man. In Chapter 2 that last creation, man, was given responsibility to tend the garden and name the animals. If you give hundreds maybe thousands of animals names, you get to know them. So, know your people and animals.

Step/Day 7: Rest.

It’s a Good Life when you can follow a pattern established by your Creator: 1) Turn on the light, look around and be aware. 2) Take a deep breath. 3) Make sure you are on solid ground. 4) Understand your time frame. 5) Support life. 6) Work and know your people and animals. 7) And, finally do not forget to rest.