When I was a child Pirates and the search for their treasure fascinated me.I had visions of finding lost treasure maps and one day hoped that I would discover buried treasure. As I grew older I realized that I had experienced a treasure far more valuable than Pirate loot ,it was the treasure within my personal network.My treasure was filled with pearls of wisdom that had been left by teachers and loved ones. There were the glistening diamonds of love generously shared by family members and the gold coins of lifelong friendships.In the network there were literally hundreds of memories that were priceless that enabled ,me to double my joy and cut in half times of pain and grief.

In our personal networks there are chests of priceless gifts that at least occasionally we should recognize and treasure.