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Losing my refuge, I find one that can’t be lost—in me, in community, in motion.

Seeing myself through my daughter’s eyes, I walk the path of a person of courage.

Learning from my mother’s example, I use my faith to become the author of my own life story. I’m Alexandria Jones from San Diego.

Chanting for my late brother’s happiness, I reawaken my creative spirit.

Drawing on the strength of countless friends, I see my daughter to victory.

Repaying my debt of gratitude, I transform my life and the lives of those around me.

Taking the hands of old friends, I discover new ones wherever I go. I am Philippe Crettien, from Bellingham, Mass.

How my newborn son taught me that happiness is something we fight for.

In the wake of my son’s passing, I rise above my pain and discover the beauty of life within.

Encountering Buddhism after my father’s passing, I make the most of the promise I made him. I am Sumedh Kaul, of Boston.

Planting seeds of peace in Guam, I unite my family and expand it, too.

Supporting friends, I heal old wounds—my father’s and my own.

How a prayer for peace was passed from one generation to the next. We are Robin and Robert Benvenuti from Detroit, Michigan.

Searching for my father, I remember again and again a promise of hope.

Remembering our vow amid hardship, we transform karma and build eternal fortune. We are Akiko and Lee Look from Albany, California.

Seeking safety, I find again true family.

by Neeta JainSnoqualmie, Wash. “Look,” the father said, gingerly turning up his son’s feet, and I caught my breath at the sight of the blistering soles—second-degree burns. “He kicked off his shoes running around outside. I didn’t know he was hurt for most of the day, because he couldn’t tell me.” I thought of the

Homing in on one fear, I unite my family.

Priming myself to appreciate even hardship, I become a person of true wealth. I’m Everett Boyd from New York.

Centered on prayer, I embrace the family I have.