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Jan 26, 2007
"The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers." --M. Scott Peck
From Poachers To Eco-Guides
They once were criminals who hunted endangered animals and stripped rare trees in the forest preserves of India. Now they are stewards and protectors of the land. Hired as tourist guides by the national government, these reformed poachers are using their familiarity with the area and its wildlife to start over as respected citizens. A former thief, in this video, patiently guides visitors through the dangerous wilderness, and embodies how he and others like him are helping to protect the wilderness for a new generation.