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“From Hinduism to the monotheisms through to Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, the common message is that we are all, naturally and potentially, inclined to reject the other, and to be intolerant and racist. Left to our own devices and our own emotions, we can be deaf, blind, dogmatic, closed and xenophobic: we are not born open-minded, respectful and pluralist. We become so through personal effort, education, self-mastery and knowledge.” 
― Tariq Ramadan
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3 Questions

When I meet a new person, I am interested in learning about their struggles. I believe these 3 questions reveal a lot about a person, their struggles, their resilience, their attitude towards life, their strength to carry on and move mountains. If they are willing to share their struggles with me I know they are proud of something. Whether it's their ability to identify, acknowledge or overcome, there is something they are proud of. When someone's eyes light up I know I have a story that will teach me something extremely remarkable and valuable and that means a world to me.

Violence Was a Big Part of Who I Was ...

6/6/2016

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John | Falls Church, VA
What was your most challenging struggle?

I grew up in and around a lot of violence in my early 20's. I was an active member of neo- Nazi skinheads.  I don't remember how many times I got in trouble with the law. I ended up in jail a few times and served a year long sentence. Nothing was going right. I was a troubled soul. 


How did you cope with it?

I started thinking hard about my life. I started putting things in perspective. I knew it's going to be extremely difficult but there were triggers that motivated me to leave this chaos behind. I decided to go to a local community college and registered at NOVA. I finished all my credits, transferred to Williams and Mary and got my degree in Political Science. Life is on track. I have a great job. I couldn't be happier. 


Knowing what you know now, what would you tell someone who is going through a similar situation?

Think really hard about your best interests. Do not be deterred by the work that's involved. 
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