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Do you ever wish things were different in the world? You can make great changes in your world with just a simple action. it was Thomas J. Peters who once said, "Celebrate what you want to see more of." Another way to describe his words is to 'be the change you wish to see in the world.' A wonderful example of a man doing just that is Guisepi from FreeTeaParty.org. He celebrates humanity by serving free tea to those he meets in the world.

Offering free tea came naturally to Guisepi. Back in 2005, he began sharing cups of tea and snacks to those who would pass him on the street. With his truck parallel parked, it was easy for people to congregate and have discussions while sharing tea with complete strangers. Before he knew it, people from different educational and financial backgrounds, races, nationalities and ages were having a peaceful time together.

Originally, he served tea while visiting new towns to meet locals in the community. This was something he could afford to do and he truly enjoyed it. Meanwhile, participants of these parties conveyed to Guisepi just how much it meant to them to be a part of something so special. They would leave the party with a feeling of oneness and inspired to share it with others in the world.

Today, tea is served out of his Tea Bus that he calls, Special Edna, which is a short, yellow school bus. Its perfect size allows him to parallel park on major streets and has better fuel economy than if he owned a larger bus. "Special Edna" is his home and he graciously shares his traveling abode with anyone who cares to have a cup of tea with him.

Guisepi says that hosting free tea parties is not a new idea. In Fact, it is a custom that dates back thousands of years. Even after all this time, people still take part in this genuine, kindred interaction of drinking tea together.

Inspired by his actions, friends of Guisepi host their own forms of tea parties which warms his heart. While traveling through Northern California, he met a man who was so inspired that he made up his mind to follow a life dream to give free soup to people. Whether it is tea, soup, coffee, or any other offering, the underlying purpose is the same - to share an authentic human bond with others.

If you've never attended a Free Tea Party, I highly suggest you do. Either attending one of Guisepi's parties or hosting your own - it is truly an experience you'll never forget.

Luckily, I was able to attend one of his free tea parties in his magic bus in Los Angeles. Over the course of a few hours I met people from far away lands, of different backgrounds all the while enjoying a cup of chai tea. This was one of the most remarkable moments I've ever experienced - To sit in a group with people only moments before were so foreign to me, and then became instant friends.

As you can see, it only takes a small gesture to touch the lives of others in a positive way. So I'd like to suggest you do something like Guisepi and offer a little cup of peace to humanity.