Practically everyone I know is now working across boarders and most of my friends/ colleagues travel on a regular basis for either work or play. We no longer have the excuse of the unknown as a basis for staying in our restricted, safe bubble. Business, financial, and policy decisions based on fear are not wise nor are they effective; neither for the short term - and, more importantly - nor for the long term.

It’s like the lessons we’re trying to teach our kids: our choices have consequences. But I don’t want my kids to make good choices because they’re scared of punishment. I want them to make good choices because it’s the right thing to do.

Responsibility combined with accountability will lead us into a better world of hope, unity, peace and prosperity. Such a direction begins with all of us - of all ages- making wise decisions now, free of fear and hatred, each and every day.