Many of us seem to define "The Good Life" by what it is not, by what we're missing in our lives. We're constantly striving for more. But, what if we have "The Good Life" and we're just defining it wrong?

Regardless of the path my daughter Gates takes, I want her to grow up being able to recognize and enjoy "The Good Life." Rather than let the media define what is and what isn't a Good Life for Gates, along with my sister, a pre-school and primary educator with over 15 years of experience, I'm curating a collection of people's definitions and examples of "The Good Life" for a children's book. Throughout 2013, we'll be gathering people's definitions and examples, sorting through the stories, choosing ones that can be retold in words applicable to children from age four to six.

NOTE: Please remember that these definitions and stories are for a children's book, so answers to be considered for inclusion need to be family friendly.

Thank you for contributing to this project.