from my childhood. in my time on this planet i have found the following to be true: straight lines do not exist in nature; everything, man-made and natural, has its own spirit; there is a world of inspiration to be found in every face; and, last but not least, humans are funny. i believe in joy and humor, and that positive lessons come from pain. we are born without filters, and because of this are able to live and experience life as joyous explorers. as we grow, filters come down one at a time as we experience pain and learn to protect ourselves. these filters help us navigate safely through 