It is not easy to maintain the balance and leaders will always have their own bias. You recognise that it is difficult for young people to find their identity in a globalised world based on market values. I realise finding one's identity is a long process and even in mid-life it is not complete. I advise young people to go for it, to find mentors who have gone for it and who understand the notion of freedom, discovery and life being on the edge. Sometimes one's wisest counsel is from one's own family and long-term friends as well.
Identity explores one's roots and takes the best of it.
My Christian background has supplied me with resources, self-esteem and a positive view of involvement in the world. I relish that. In your book, you offer a tip on the meaning that rituals can bring to life. Something simple and everyday like holding hands and saying grace before a meal. I also love making an early morning pot of tea and reading the newspaper first thing.