We often talk about peace – it is one of the most important topics of world discussions today. Peace between nations, peace in our societies, peace in our families, peace within ourselves. Though we spend much of our resources each year on think-tanks, brainstorming sessions and international conferences, yet this much-desired peace continues to elude us.We may spend much of our resources on building big structures in our cities, but if we are at war with another country, they will bomb that structure to ashes in a second. We can spend much of our resources in building beautiful homes, but if our neighborhood is violent, our windows will be smashed . We can work hard and successfully at our jobs, but if we come home to turmoil in the house, there is no joy in the success obtained at work that day, for there is no one with whom to share.We can devote ourselves to obtaining high education, top credentials and a beautiful figure. However, if we are miserable inside, no outer achievement will ever pacify us.Rotary works for peace or so to say it’s our ultimate goal to establish world peace. Every program of Rotary takes us a step near world peace. The root to success in life on all levels – personal, familial, societal, national and international – is first and foremost to be in peace. But how to attain peace? What is the secret to finding this elusive treasure?Our ego is the greatest obstacles to peace . Our ego wants us to be in the centre of every activity. We always want to be the ones getting the glory, the appreciation, and the prestige. Even when we don’t do anything, we still want to be appreciated. This is our downfall.Living in the world today, it is nearly impossible to completely remove the sense of ego . Since service above self is our motto let this ego become a bridge in the service of the world. Let every Rotary member be a bridge, let Rotarians bridge , let every Rotarian stand smaller than others instead of always trying to stand tallest, let us put others in the center instead of ourselves. Then we will stand united and peaceful.”Let’s work together and establish peace all around that will be our biggest gift to the world.