Most of us would readily agree that comparing ourselves to others is a damaging practice, yet we do it all the same. Sneaking a peek over the back fence to see what particular shade of green the neighbour’s grass is has become a way to measure how we feel about ourselves.

There exists a large disparity in this increasingly globalized world. Despite great strides in our medical, economic, and social spheres, we see the continued marginalization of populations around the globe. On a macro level, we see the gap between rich and poor nations growing, and on a micro level, the gap between rich and poor people. While leaders past and present may have accepted (or at minimum tolerated) this situation, the next generation has awakened. The social conscience of today’s youth, our future leaders, is slanted towards a non-acceptance of the norm. They are driving for change.

American psychologist Charles E. Schaefer once said, “We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are at play.”

In light of the world’s most recent tragedies, our need for peace of mind is greater than ever. Anne Frank believed that nature has a powerful, transformative effect on those who are struggling:

Please Acknowledge Our Existence

When I think of Niverville, I think of tremendous opportunity.