“With every new dawn that breaks, let the realization of being alive fill your heart with awe and wonder, reminding you of the privilege you have to think critically, to partake in the radiance of joy, and to bask in the splendor that is love.” —Marcus Aurelius A New Day examines our common institutional experiences and their impact on each of us as individuals. It offers concrete strategies to achieve, through a concerted effort on the part of the individual, critical self-introspection and increased self-responsible authority, leading to the experience of self-mastery, joy, and love. About the Author Wayne Formica MC LPC graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in counseling psychology and spent twenty-two years in service to others. Initially, he spent several years assessing and diagnosing mental illness and counseling in the community. He finally concluded with thirteen years in county and state correctional facilities working with criminal populations and the criminally mentally ill.