I helped my teacher collect hundreds of species of butterflies in the tropical forests around our school. I learned that every animal and plant has a spirit and that I should not even kill an ant. At school there were children from Hindu, Buddhist and Christian families, and each religion seemed special to me, not like any particular one was the best. I was lucky as a child to be surrounded by many languages and cultures. This early experience sparked my sincere desire and confidence to explore our fabulous world and to learn all that I can about everything and everyone.
Diversity is a gift to our minds and spirits.
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