This year try to be less self-centered and seek happiness for others too!

As a new year is ushered in I wish the greatest amount of jollity to mankind and I hope that in the pursuing a common goal Earth might become a better place to live as contentment for all is all to the good as long as harmony is sought. Absolutely, I care for the world and its social issues and I think that it would be selfish if I said that it had nothing to do with me just simply because it does not affect me; on the contrary, I think one should always help when there is a problem in the world and give its misery a well-needed touch of guidance. Indeed, I am a believer in applying real focus on something constructive, like building bridges in the community through co-operation, using the power of sport to help tackle issues such as improving health and fitness, developing education for young people, and by working together in partnership or as part of a team in order to make a visible difference to people's lives. Furthermore, I believe that freethinking ought to be encouraged rather than police it. I also believe that education for all is fundamental since it will close the doors to philistinism as failing to do so the opposite will inevitably open up the doors to boorishly uncultivated people.

P.Figueras