Carrie says: I am moved by acts of kindness. Anderson Cooper’s CNN Heroes (ordinary people making an extraordinary impact) inspired me. I see possibility when a small child shares his toy with another and I am indeed hopeful of president elect Obama’s commitment to change.

Danielle says: I am never without hope in the world. My beliefs fuel my optimism. I believe that every single human longs to love and be loved. And when those two longings merge, people do the most amazing, healing, pro-creative things. I believe that ultimately, every happening, even the most horrible, is bringing the universe closer to harmony. We will get there. We are getting there.