I share ideas fromThe Other Americas, another powerful book by Sebastiáo Salgado. From that departure point, I explore the current realities directly related to this deep exploration of Others' realities. After reminiscing about New Orleans, a city I love which welcomed us as an inclusive village, I follow the words of a book titled If the World were a Village, which offers clues to recover compassion and respect for the interconnected realities we share on our planetary home; a world-minded approach to life.