As far back as I can remember, I’ve been searching for something.
An atmosphere of unity and oneness where people accept each other and celebrate their individuality, while appreciating the diversity that we, as human beings, obviously possess.
In the waning days before the new millennium, I discovered the interfaith seminary. A truly remarkable place where people of all backgrounds, races, religions and personal preferences would meet, share their most intimate feelings and welcome each other’s thoughts with understanding and respect.
It was here I would find the comfort I had been longing for and the path that would inspire me to create Many Paths – a line of jewelry that not only allows the wearer an opportunity to proclaim his or her understanding of the need for universal interconnectedness, but perhaps gives those who view it the opportunity to gain an understanding as well. The chance to wear something that offends no one and embraces everyone; to not diminish any one path, but instead appreciate how our differences make our world so much more beautiful.
We appreciate variety in almost all aspects of nature, from the smallest, crawling creatures to the universe and beyond.
Imagine what we can accomplish if we pooled all our resources together -- intellectual, financial, natural and creative. Could we possibly eliminate homelessness, starvation and disease? I believe this begins not with the element of tolerance, but with an understanding and appreciation of our individualities.
