I have spent most of my years on this small island of illusions. Untamed ocean surrounds me. Many see here only the shades of grey, ashes. But even black and white can present life, sometimes better than other colors. In times when West sees nothing but bad on East and East sees nothing but good on West, it is essential for one not to notice the harsh contrast but all the shades in between. Blessed is he who notices the colors and joy in between for he has found freedom.