We visited the Ghandi Memorial, and saw visitors from all over the world there. There were many school children there on field trips, and a couple of boys ran up to me and gave me two flowers they picked somewhere ... so, do I accept them and get in trouble for picking flowers, or turn down these sweet little boys? Of course I accepted.
This is what struck me on the day we visited Ghandi's garden: while there is still so much turmoil in the world between religions and cultures, not only in India but throughout the world and even in our own home community, these children seemed open and happy and even eager to share with us. We felt very hopeful at that ...
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