"Treat others as you wish to be treated" - A mantra etched in my bones, a compass for my soul. I embraced it fully, perhaps too literally.

To strangers and friends alike, I offer: A smile, as warm as the morning sun, Greetings with cheer and a listening ear. "Pardon me," I say, never forgetting my please and thank yous. Keeping an open mind, giving all the benefit of the doubt.

When confronted with conflict, I strive to keep my voice calm, Even when storms of doubt brew in...