Its now been three weeks since I got back from Tokyo. Its not an exaggeration to say that it was a life changing experience for me. The energy of all the participants and the administrators, and advisors was so life affirming.

Its sounds a little simplistic, but people can move your sprits.. I think I went to Tokyo, with an open mind, fully expecting to learn and share experiences.. I feel a great hope and optimism that I will be able to translate this energy into something positive for my own life and also for others too. Again, I find myself in a non-cynical bubble able to stand free of that which used to constrain me.

Of course there is a lot more to it then just being positive, but that is the core value which I wish to top-up when it feels like there is no way of solving problems. I believe that we need to remain in control of our optimism. I also believe that people are able to solve problems when they are given hope.