The power of sharing our stories is extraordinary and we often underestimate their ability to unite us.
‘In May of 2017, I was shaken by the speech given by Park Yeon-mi when she addressed delegates of One Young World about her escape from North Korea. The most poignant moment arriving when she spoke about how their compass had broken while crossing the Gobi desert, forcing she and her mother to navigate by the stars. As she looked up she felt hopeless, believing in that instant that she was alone in the world.’
‘Whether we are crossing deserts, oceans, or braving our own uncharted emotional territory, we must never feel alone in our uncertainty. I welcome you to choose a letter and cherish a story at valentinesletters.org’
MERCHANDISE
‘My intention is to donate any profits I may make from the sale of merchandise from the ‘Botanical Alphabet’ series to organizations that support literacy & the arts for children.’
