The word Namaste, which comes from Sanskrit means: "I respect that divinity within you that is also within me" or "The light within me honors the light within you."

It confirms that we all have the divine in us and that we are from the same source which is 'light' itself!

Can you imagine what the world would be if everyone practiced this philosophy of treating others with such reverence?

We are all blessed with a light inside.  However, due to bad influences, the light in some of us extinguishes.  This leads to bad behavior by some people, causing people to lose trust in others.

The way to restore the trust and illuminate the light is to begin with close ones -- family, work colleagues & associates, and then extend it to strangers.  Also, we can make Namaste a reality by feeling oneness with everyone and everything around us -- people, animals, nature (trees, ocean, sun).  This leads to inner peace and tranquility.

Namaste to you -- what a beautiful and powerful greeting!