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In the spirit of gratitude and determination for the future, the participants at the 2011 Caledon educators conference created a poem for SGI President Ikeda. Each participant created one line.

For me education is...

all around us waiting to be breathed in and out.

(Jensen Caughlin, London, Ontario)

the path to empowerment, happiness and peace.

(Rupali Datt, Mississauga, Ontario)

a liberation from the tyranny of our own minds.

(Leanne Forsythe, Hamilton, Ontario)

a shared hope-filled journey on the path to wisdom.

(Deb Byrnes, Ottawa, Ontario)

a shared responsibility of every individual.

(Paul Sherman, Toronto, Ontario)

a wonderful time, when time stands still and something happens!

(Karen Aline Taylor, Acton, Ontario)

a collaborative journey to appreciate the uniqueness in each person!

(Sachie Motohashi, Vancouver, BC)

a two-way street from heart-to-heart and mind-to-mind.

(John Payzant, Saskatoon, SK)

an outer and inner journey of ceaseless discovery.

(Evadne Anderson, Montreal, Quebec)

breaking the shell of ignorance and walking toward the light of humanity.

(Ghislaine Hebert, Montreal, Quebec)

being able to unlock the hidden door to true happiness for oneself and those of humanity.

(Julie Baguley, London, Ontario)

having the courage and compassion to find each individual’s unique potential and helping them discover it for themselves.

(Kaori Paxton, Ottawa, Ontario)

opening the doorway to a world of unlimited wonders and possibilities.

(Naina Krishen, London, Ontario)

imparting a passion for life and a deep appreciation of the inner world of other human beings.

(Mark Macdonald, Toronto, Ontario)

guiding people to understand the world, people and life, in order to make the world a better place.

(Sawako Akai, London, Ontario)

having compassion and searching for total happiness for everyone.

(Israel Segura–Romero, Brantford, Ontario)

staying on the correct course leading us to happiness.

(Susumu Uchida, Kitchener, Ontario)

raising awareness and revealing the truth.

(Wey Herng Leong, Markham, Ontario)

having a seeking and inquisitive mind, and the desire to grow.

(Nancy Richter, Woodbridge, Ontario)

being able to do whatever it takes to help my students follow their dreams and passions.

(Catherine Taylor, Ottawa, Ontario)

understanding the importance of failure and how to learn from it.

(Antony Brouwer, Winnipeg, Manitoba)

experiences that change me, and expand my understanding of life.

(Heather O’Halloran, Minesing, Ontario)

having a heart-to-heart connection with my students.

(Andrea Yeung, Toronto, Ontario)

becoming more self-aware and sharing experiences and learning from others.

(Tania Jewkowicz, Ottawa, Ontario)

continually developing the wisdom to inspire others to live their dreams with courage and passion in their hearts.

(Andrea Boardman, Montreal, Quebec)

teaching and guiding students through music to become great human beings of the world.

(Lillian Jen-Payzant, Saskatoon, SK)

removing barriers and empowering learners to bring out their potential.

(Glen Brouwer, Winnipeg, Manitoba)

creating a safe and free environment for students to express themselves.

(Yara Molina, Montreal, Quebec)

reaching out, digging deep, limitless growth, transforming with hope and singing songs of victory.

(Liina Lepik, Toronto, Ontario)

my second life to contribute to children.

(Ayako Ochi, Toronto, Ontario)

joy, unceasing joy! Lighting the path for others that was lit for me.

(Maggie Hollis, Toronto, Ontario)

the translucent path to compassion.

(Matthew Meyer, S. Lochaber, Nova Scotia)

the only way to create peace that lasts and is passed on to each generation.

(Daniella Cairns, Masson, BC)