RULES OF CHANGE

While driving, Pantea Kalhor was assaulted at knife-point, and her car was
stolen. This trauma, paired with the disruptions of moving first to Australia
and then to Canada, compelled the author into a cycle of reflection at an
early age, a fact she recognized when she responded via e-mail to a friend
who was going through a difficult period in her life. Pantea's words inspired
the friend to take control of her life and inspired Pantea to reach out to
others with the objective of improving their lives as well.