A simple “Thank You” is the very essence of respect and compassion, when we give a genuine thank you to those around us with a heart of gratitude it can change a life, being thankful for your life and those in it can change your whole world as you see it.

From sea to sea and mountain top to desert, we all carry genuine differences in cultures and civilizations, having the courage not to fear or deny these differences lies in the hearts of those who carry compassion and appreciation for life, we must strive to understand all people, cultures and different beliefs; from this learn to grow and be thankful with each encounter. Having a deep empathy that reaches beyond our immediate surroundings serves us and allows us to generate deep understanding to all those suffering in all the distant places, it is a manifestation of the richness and creativity that is shared amongst all souls.