Socrates 2013
A fantastic week on the Island of Crete, Greece. The warmth of their hearts out weigh the heat of their sun. So many of the Cretans were effected by the economic challenges of the past 7 years and yet, they have the most philosophical view of life. It is their genes. The worlds great philosopher roamed the sands of time and the Mediterranean soil. It is an imbedded respect for life and nature. The understanding that money does not make a life, but a true heart and love for what you do and doing it with sincerity is what makes your life worth living. The Cretans has a fascinating history. I will not explore that here, but welcome you to read up on Minoan and Hellenic periods. I feel we can learn much from their ways and incorporate it today. I visited Crete 16 years ago. I am happy to say that the people are just as warm and caring as I found them 16 years ago. It restores great faith that human challenge can be overcome by focusing on what gives real meaning in life. Family has a...
