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The Power of a Cup of Tea

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Conor Curran, a former Marine, is a veteran of the war in Iraq. One summer day in July 2007, while Curran and his squad were patrolling a poor area in the city of Ramadi, Curran encountered an Iraqi who would change his life and teach him about a different kind of power - the power to transform, to grow, to create. After leaving the U.S. armed forces and taking time to heal and reflect, Curran works on projects in his hometown which promote conscious living.

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Anupreet

Thank you for this beautiful sharing. It is such a blessing to be able to be able to witness such magic, in the form of love and compassion. Much love.

Riona

The sincerity and humility displayed in this video are deeply affecting. To reflect on how deeply-felt kindness can leave such an indelible mark is truly, truly inspiring.

Tracy

This is such a powerful message. I wish every school could have Mr Curran come to speak! Certainly many of our elected officials could stand to hear his message of compassion and love. I wish to take his example and bring it to my family and friends as well! Thank You for sharing such a beautiful story

Sherryl A Erkkila

I want to be a part of the change so desperately needed in my community, state, country, planet! I thank Mr. Conor for sharing and putting a voice to the real power of loving your neighbor, even those we may have considered enemies. Love does not have a label that would undermine the Word of God-for God IS love.

Diane

Things are often not as they initially appear. Certainly, Conor's apprehension under the circumstances was understandable. The fact that his heart could open under such dire circumstances is admirable and inspiring. No act of kindness ever goes unnoticed or unfelt. Thank you, Conor, for sharing.

Debbie

Love and Light always wins!

SAM CHELLADURAI

A moving statement of power of compassion. I realize the Iraqi man has shown the noble act of kindness. In India we say guest is our god in human form, that is what that man has shown. Mr. Conor has reached a path of inner conviction and emerged from the dusts of war. He will inspire thousands more or millions. Let us work for Peace and human dignity. Thank you Conor. Long life to you.

Lisa A.Anderson

That it is amazing how Gods love is sent with the kindness and compassion to spread his love for all of us

Marilyn Grisham

Tears of incredible and utter joy streaming down my face to know the power of love abounds not just within myself but so many like us around the world. Thank you Conor for sharing hope with me and so many others.

Zinat Fazal

Wow! So inspiring! When Conor shares his journey from terrible to wonderful! To change the world is possible when we have more such people like the compassionate Iraqi who changed the welcoming American with his love!

Rose

His eloquence at describing his situation, encounter and life change is filled with heartfelt compassion and awareness. Very inspiring.

Lillian Abelson

Conner seemed to feel every word as he was speaking them. It was more than a story because his voice conveyed so much. It brought me to tears.

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