He doesn’t know it, but when I heard this Anthropologist/ Ethnobotanist say these words, he changes my perception of interacting with people so wholly that this phrase has become my motto. Mr. Davis was explaining to his audience that when North Americans go to third world countries they often try to “enlighten” the indigenous people with the North American ways, changing them, or at least asking them to see that the new way is “better”. I realized in a millisecond “ah-ha” moment that every person’s way of being has equal value.

My approach is to try not to use one “formula” for everyone. I see each person/company as individual, already valuable and unique. My purpose is to offer individual insight and awareness, present all the facets of communicating, and then from there allow people to make informed choices as to how they choose to interact with others.

I believe it takes great courage to invite someone into your world to observe and make truthful comment on what they have observed. My passion is to see the light of awareness and discovery shine in a person’s eyes.