The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before...

The complexity of a human being is one of the most intriguing aspects of life. Mankind, in essence, is abstract. When I look at a person, anyone, I do not only see a face, but an indescribably beautiful creature whose cosmic makeup is key to the purpose of existence. I believe that human emotion and experience falls precisely into the cogs of space and time to construct an extraordinary story. And for this reason, everyone I encounter is a potential contributor to my growth as an individual. ---------------- With a simple handshake or embrace, I can learn more about the threads of human connection and even tradition. When my gaze meets that of another, I am briefly invited into the mysteries of intimacy, and by observing those around me, I am allowed to dig beneath the surface. To paint my lips with silence, I permit