WHAT ARE THE LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED IN MY LIFE? And what did I have to do, what did I have to go through, to learn them? What happens isn't as important as how we relate to what happens; the only true wealth any of us ever have is time; there is so much to be grateful for if you just stop and look; perspective is everything; the most important things in life aren't things at all; what you do to others, you do to yourself; treating other people decently and living with compassion and kindness and tolerance and consideration are all important; everyone around you, your whole life, is just a reflection of your consciousness - these are some of the things I have learned. Where is happiness to be found, and what does it take to find it? What gives meaning to life and makes you glad to be living it? Come with me and see how I discovered the answers. From the shores of Hawaii to the streets of California, from my childhood to my young adult years, from Pentecostalism to BurningMan, join me on the journeys I took to learn some of life's greatest lessons. An adventure which is insightful, tragic, laughable, and inspiring, "American Son" will touch you and leave you forever changed.