Your series has been so much fun to read — like replaying amazingly happy memories. I can’t tell you how much it meant to all of us to have you travel so far to spend the weekend with us.

It just really wouldn’t have been the same without you there. You honor me with your words and compliments — thank you. But, I think you should look in the mirror my friend. A true leader is someone who can size up a project and quietly and humbly identify a way to make it better — and without any fanfare — sets about the work. You have done that in every project I’ve been privileged to be a part of with you.

You inspire me with your willingness to pitch in and do what it takes to make everything better for others.

It’s why the community loves you as much as we all do.

Take care.

It’s important which we focus on. It makes all the difference in the world (a world that has now grown smaller–and better).

It just could not be…could NOT be…that any member of this community that contributes so much to its soul and growth would not be at the event that celebrates its very heart.

I just couldn’t fathom how Social could feel anywhere near complete with out you. And without all the special people that came from so very far. I’ll never forget how you were emailing me from Heathrow saying “I’m on my way!” and I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief. Your strength really astounds me. You’re this young whippersnapper that has taken the Middle East by storm with your message and this new media…and then you make it halfway ’round the world with all you were dealing with. It’s humbling. And so, so inspiring.

But it is your soul that is hands-down your most precious gift. And I’m the better for it. No wonder I “flew” to greet you. Thankful we captured that moment in time because that is truly how I felt.

And I must say that Luc and Drew are some of the finest souls that I, too will ever have the gift of knowing. They move mountains everyday (they just don’t know it–nor do they do it for even an ounce of recognition). And when Luc emailed me to say he’d met you the Thursday before Social, as I was still running around and planning things, he said “CK he is truly special…he really is a star”.

Thank you for being such a star in my life. And for touching many. Opportunities over obstacles…always.

What an honor my dear friend, thank you. I must admit that meeting you at BS’08 was the peek of this extraordinary event. You are a man of open heart, open mind and wisdom. Knowing you is a great chance… meeting you was a blessing.

“CK Greets Arun” – This picture of CK and you is the diamond-(star!) of BS08. There is simply no word to describe what’s behind that instant of eternity. All beauty, really. Genuine, sincere, shining… hearts meeting for the very first time. Way, way, way beyond business.

“For me, the greatest thing about her is her ability to inspire you to move mountains.” – Can’t agree more with you. This time, even continents were moved. How about that! Result: world is now… smaller. : )

My wish is to meet you again soon and have the opportunity to “spend more time”… sharing ideas, moving mountains or continents. I believe we’ll make it. And… “Believe” is a word that gets a whole new meaning when linked to you. : )