Tuesday, January 10, 2006 x 11:56:00 PM

I spent my late evening with a dear friend yesterday. A conference between two leaders – two close friends – two passionate artists – two special people.

It was a beautiful night.

I saw her in a light I thought only best friends would be able to see.

I realised that in every strong woman, there is a strong determination to keep on moving and make a difference.

This girl who was forced to mature at such a young age has truly become a lady with ambitions and talents that have been nurtured through real-life experiences.

I admire this woman. I admire her strength. Even in the presence of weakness, she is able to pull herself up. Not only herself but the people she loves.

No human being is God. No human being is a dog. No human being is an eff-ing failure.

Every human being is given a heart. Though there may be exceptions, it does not mean we have to allow ourselves to falter.

Never.

Ramkumar Kabetha Bai, you are the solution. The only solution.

Minangkabau proverb:

"Padi samo tumbuah jo siangan, adat samo tumbuah jo sangketo"
The rice grows together with the weeds; customs grow together with conflicts.

A reminder that good things are often accompanied by problems.