The Champ

It's quite obvious why this panel is named "The Champ". Each and every bead symbolizes a person we love, - a person who in his or her own way is someone's champion.

Do you know who it was that you admired more than anybody else when you were younger? Is it still the same person? What did your role model teach you? Why was he or she special to you?

And have you perhaps discovered that your objective has shifted over the years? Some people may not be the hero they appear to be, while others may bring values to the table that you never imagined could possibly come from someone who seemed to be indifferent.

Let us remember that everybody has particular qualities which may sometimes be hidden or even overlooked.

Regardless, one fact remains true since the existence of man: we all build atop someone else's experiences. We can choose to learn from them or we may seemingly ignore this treasure: the lessons we took away from our "champs" remain influencers in our lives, whether we are aware of it or not.

To find the dedications from this section, go to the Love & Peace Journal, starting on page 12.