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The Spark

Origin: United States

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“There is something each of us can do that no other person can. We absolutely must do these things. Or we fall apart.”

Rising To The Challenge

Origin: Cologne, Germany

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“When I decided to leave school for a year in search of my true path, my family never lost their faith in me. They always let me know that I was special, that I was destined for something great, and that I had such a promising future. The world, however, apparently had its own plans… ”

Close Encounters of a Photographer

Origin: Dublin, Ireland

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“Did I mention that I was alone and it was night time? The street lamps were twinkling picturesquely off the waters of the channel and dancing back up to ripple in reflection off the shadowy underbelly of the crossing. I was engrossed...and didn’t even notice the figure standing in front of me until he spoke, ‘Give me all your cash or I’ll kill you!’”

A Second Life

Origin: Dhaka, Bangladesh

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“One late afternoon, when I was at my weakest, I looked out my hospital window while lying in bed. My eyes felt heavy but I fought hard against the feeling. I wanted to see the sunset. As the sun prepared to say goodbye, I felt that I too was going to say goodbye to this world soon. I did not know what happened next but I suddenly saw my late friend Oni! I saw him walking toward me!”

My Little Origami Boy

Origin: Galati, Romania

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“I have learned from my son’s story that you must have patience with your child. You must not be afraid when you feel that there is something different with your young one. Do not try to force or push them into doing certain things. Just surround your child with love and attention and he or she will soon shine with their own special light.”

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