Contributed by Dawn Daily Green of “Treasures Of The North”
With the new normal that we find ourselves in today, I decided to focus this month’s article on the real treasures found in Alaska… her people. My business may be called “Treasures Of The North”. But the people of Alaska are the true treasures of the north.
For a number of years I and my daughter had a brick and mortar storefront. As any other business owner, we opened the business to make a living. But as time went on I realized that the true value for me, was more about people that I met along the way and less about the gold that came through my door. During those years I had the privilege of meeting a wide range of Alaskan people. I've met native people from the villages. I’ve met people who were for many different reasons building a life here in Alaska. I’ve met those in government who work in Juneau and a number of our great veterans who make this wonderful state their home.
When the People's Paper first suggested that I start writing a monthly article, I didn't know that I had enough information to write an article each month. Gold is my trade now, but I also realized that I have been dealing in gold since I was in grade school trading my classmates for jewelry. But thinking back on it, even then, I found greater joy in the interactions with my classmates (inviting them to Church or trying to help them with their problems) than I did trading them for their jewelry.
When the going gets tough, turning to other Alaskans for encouragement and even simply sharing a smile with someone you don't know, keeps us all looking forward to better days and brighter times ahead. We ARE all in this together and should ALL pull together for a better future.
Every one of us is a treasure in his or her own way. Each and every person has a story to tell. Yes, I invest in gold, but mostly I invest in people… the true treasures of the north.
