Here are the top responses to the email and posts asking for YOUR desires for the 2023 inspirational theme.

The top three choices were Courage, Justice and Peace. I have selected Messages of Courage from Around the World for 2023! I see us all needing courage in 2023 – to keep our commitments and integrity in the face of the myriad challenges the world will face for the rest of this century.

Here is the first in the series, featuring the prehistoric Circle of Brodgar stones in the Orkney Islands, UK. I thought this quote about the history of man showing courage, sacrifice, compassion and kindness fit these spiritual stones set so carefully by man.

I share all the responses with you below – they are all inspirational words to keep in mind. I plan to keep them out and meditate on them and encourage you to do likewise!

FUTURE CONTEST: Heads up to look for a vote on which top 3 of the 20 images to include in the 2024 calendar. I plan to hold a contest later in the year after I have created at least 10 images!

Since the mid-2000s, I have produced an annual calendar to support the global mission of the Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education and Research to advance quality in health care education worldwide and improve health care for all. See my website for more information You receive 20% off your first order when you become a member of my VIP group – and get EARLY announcements of limited editions and special sales. Each purchase supports the global health mission of FAIMER. I particularly value the friendships I have made with many of the 1600 alumni from our programs since 2001 and the global perspective I have gained from them.

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May the world become closer as we understand and appreciate each other more.

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