I came across this quote today, and it reminded me of the value of intercultural communications based on knowing and embracing one’s own identity, first voice, and respect for others.

“I, with all my abilities,

potentials and talents

both physical and spiritual,

am unique in the universe.

Amongst all those alive today

there is no other me.

In past generations too

there was no other me,

and until the end of time

there will be no other me.

And if so,

the Master of the Universe

must certainly have sent me here

on a special mission

that could be fulfilled by

no one else but me –

with all my uniqueness.”

– Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe

Try imagining for one day that everyone you meet, speak to, has an amazing and important contribution only they can make.  Do you think you would curse less?