Hi Derek, 
That you are from Michigan caught my eye, as "in a previous life form, I was born and give 32 years of my life to that 
cold, mosquito laced place.  South Haven, you know it?  I've been living the last 25+years here in Hawaii. Yes, I'm bragging! 
Anyway, you are the very first person I have connected with here on the forum, as I am knew to this.   I am just so excited to have found FDR, about 6 months ago, and like you, I've been trying to catch up ever since.  I've been doing a lot of self study, and going through quite a transformation of beliefs and behaviors; all so enlightening ! 
Just want to welcome you, Derek, and say Mahalo, for letting me begin this part of the journey with you! 
  
To Truth and Love, 
BEar