Today, August 28, 2012, I complete a seven year circle in the Sultanate
of Oman. At the same time I complete 19
years abroad. The lessons have been too
many and on many levels, more than one cares to admit.
I have been lucky to have lived so far, in very diverse cultural,
religious and multinational environments, surrounded by a multitude of
nationalities, faiths, beliefs and qualities. I realize that, each separately
and all together have taught me bits and pieces about life and they have participated
in my education in their own specific way.
However the biggest lessons in life learned, come to you and materialize
only when you decide to put down your barriers and participate, learn and
expand. But in order to do this you need
to feel secure, relaxed and loved. And
for that capacity I only have my family to thank for. They have always been next to me, not only to
celebrate my high points, but mostly to pick me up on my lowest ones. I have been supported so much that any credit
for any achievement, in reality, should go back to them.
Letting go of some perceptions about life and how things “are” or “should
be” allow you to drift, learn and grow.
All my adventures and experiences tend to point to one direction: Growth is achieved only through respect, compassion,
empathy and LOVE, first towards yourself and then towards the “other”, the “different”. Lack of these elements in our understanding
and perception only condemn us to live a life of bitter taste, unfulfilling,
angry and aggressive.
If you are white, you have to learn to respect other colours different
than yours.
If you are a Christian, Muslim or Jew you have to learn to respect each
other for their beliefs and dedication to their faith.
Not only you have to learn to respect, you have to learn to understand,
communicate and even love the “different” as it is only who you are on a
different plane. Still an extension of
you.
To all the people that have been my guides, friends and teachers in this
wonderful long trip I am on, I offer my gratitude, my sincere appreciation and respect. I specially extend these emotions to Agi and
Takis, my loving and ever supporting parents that I miss daily, and to the
partner of my heart and life, my bright light and joy, who makes every day
shine brighter.
Let there be love people. Love each other today as if there is no
tomorrow.
Peace!
