<p align="center"><b>A Welcoming by Elena Panariti</b>s</p>
<p align="center"><b><i>It matters not that we are being expended,</i></b></p>
<p align="center"><b><i>"… wasting further forces that nobody is purchasing …»</i></b></p>
<p align="center"><b><i>Last Stop, George Seferis</i></b></p>
 The inspiration behind the launch of Thought 4 Action is an overwhelming sense of responsibility. A strong sense of responsibility to myself, to our common history and to the very existence of Greece. It is this feeling of responsibility that is motivating me to share with you my experience and international knowledge - all that I have learned about the stabilization of other nations that have also experienced a similar solvency crisis.

Greece is a country that is suffering from a severe lack of stability that has been covered up by lies and corruption. It is not only the economy that is suffering, but the country’s political and social institutions. The distorted institutional framework - complex and oftentimes made even more convoluted by patchwork policy making -  has resulted in an unpredictable and unmanageable State that lacks any clear direction.

As a result, the inefficient and rather makeshift institutions have alienated society and left an entire people feeling trapped and confused. This situation has broken down any remaining shred of trust, compassion and justice. <b><i>Communication is hasty and rash, as 10 minutes has become the most time invested in a relationship.</i></b> Most worrying, however, is that we are becoming accustomed to this new way of life.

The deterioration of trust in all aspects of humanity is not only being well-maintained, but spreading. As a result, shallow and self-serving relationships are being formed between the people, the politicians and even the State. All the while, a “hostile” cynicism of gigantic proportions is engulfing the Greek people's daily life.

We have learned to live in confusion and to alienate ourselves in our convoluted thoughts. The result is a dead-end. It is time to realize that the solution is along a straight and simple path.

The experience I have gained over the years helping other countries recover from a similar crisis by putting them back on the road to growth - working with ordinary people to fight poverty and social exclusion along the way, has given me a sense of responsibility to not remain passive and indifferent. This is why I have decided to undertake this initiative directly with you and without a middleman. I want to engage every Greek citizen.

I am inviting you to take part in what will become THE dialogue of our life.

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