Words can travel where people cannot, and Stanton DeFreitas knows it. That is a big reason he wants to become a writer. In his view, the written word has real potential to bridge the cultural gaps that so many people experience, and it gives him a way to speak to readers about the issues he considers most important to society.
At the core of his motivation is a desire to teach people a better way. Cultural diversity affects every human being, and when different cultures collide, the clashes that follow are largely caused by ignorance. His answer is to encourage people to broaden their horizons spiritually, academically, and culturally, which can reduce the likelihood of conflict.
He also draws on his own story. Raised in the diverse Scarborough section of Toronto, Ontario, as a Canadian with Caribbean roots, he learned to see things from several perspectives. That skill supported his career as an international business consultant, and he now wants to pass it along in a way that makes life better and more successful for everyone.
The topics he plans to explore reflect that mission. International current events, global travel, and international sports will all have a place, along with personal health and wellness, which most cultures care about. Each one gives him a fresh way to show readers what they share.
Beneath it all lies a bigger hope. Stanton DeFreitas wants to help create a more tolerant and peaceful world, and he sees some of the issues he writes about as important to the survival of the human species. For him, that makes the work urgent as well as meaningful.
The takeaway is hopeful. As Stanton DeFreitas puts his experiences into words, he is inviting readers to step beyond their own cultural bubbles and recognize that we all need each other to solve problems. A brighter future, he suggests, starts with that recognition.