Good friends are like stars, you don't always see them, but you know that they are always there.

I'd like to start this post by saying a huge huge thank you to Kirthi Di and the team at Red Elephant Foundation for providing us with this opportunity. It has been a tremendously rewarding experience. Building Peace Project : Global Conversations were invaluable in developing a understanding of the different cultures and backgrounds participants hailed from. It was also amazing to discover that relative strangers from all over the world can have so much in common with each other. The live learning happening during the sessions has helped me gain a sensitive and constructive view of conflict situations, different from textbooks and the media. For all of this, credit and much gratitude to the organization.

And also to The Best Team ever! Big big shout out to all of you inspiring, incredible people!

Dear Kirthi Di,
You showed me how it is possible to spread one's inner warmth, joy and peace in all the lives that one touches. You are indeed a guiding light for me! Aaand, it helps that we are the same type of crazy. Bibliophiles, For the Win! <3

Dear Nidhi Di,
There is no doubt who enjoyed the sessions most in our team! ;) Your exuberance and verve made them so much fun for all of us too! I'm fortunate indeed to have a mentor like you this close to home!

Dear Sourya,
I'll completely admire the way you are not afraid to put stand by your point, no matter how controversial. Wish we could have heard your voice more but definitely enjoyed your clever comebacks in the chat box!

Dear Moham,
You are very insightful and articulate. It was so interesting having discussions with you. Your commitment to peace and spreading the message of peace is an inspiration for me.

Dear Dani,
Your kindness shines bright and warms all whose lives you touch. It was great to share this learning space with you.

Dear Pooja Di,
You're a beautiful person with a totally unique view of life. Conversations with you were so riveting and I felt like I could listen to your voice forever!

Diphus, Salma Di, You guys will always be in my thoughts when I think of the project! Wish we could have seen more of you. Same goes for Lea and Sadiq!

Over these ten weeks, a wide range of topics related to peace advocacy were covered. Not only that, but we shared ever so many personal stories and anecdotes that I'm sure will stay with all of us forever. I wish I could have done justice to the writing part, but that is what next time is there for I guess.
Meanwhile a big thank you to everyone for being so patient and encouraging while I blundered my way through the discussion. You all are absolutely phenomenal people!

I really hope we all can meet in person someday. Meanwhile, we'll surely be in touch. Some bonds are forever. Till then, lots of love and best wishes to you all! May all of you find peace and prosperity in your lives.