by Main | May 31, 2012 | 2012, Asia, Service and Volunteerism
Some in the international community observe that Japan has the role of a mother to the other nations of the world. If that is true, then this nation should play a leading role in creating a culture of multi-ethnic coexistence that affirms that we are all one...
by Main | May 30, 2012 | 2012, One Family Under God
Let us take a moment and think about family. First and foremost, the family is universal. Regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality and religion we are all members of families. Secondly, the family represents the most intimate of human relationships. We use familial...
by Main | May 25, 2012 | 2012
This week the United States is remembering members of its armed forces that paid the ultimate price. The UN also commemorates its Peacekeeping forces’ commitment “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” These brave men and women gave their...
by Main | May 25, 2012 | 2012
I have been riding horses since I was a young boy, and I continue to learn many profound lessons from horseback riding. Recently I’ve had some time to ride horses with my children. Here are two lessons on leadership that we learned. You can lie to yourself but you...
by Main | May 24, 2012 | 2012, Americas, Vision in Action
In May 5, 2012, Mother Candelas Camarero received Global Peace Foundation-Paraguay’s annual “Living for the Sake of Others” award. Every year the award is presented to unsung women heroes of Paraguay. Their exemplary and often unrecognized service has left many...