As today I am preoccupied with the passing of a very giving, loving being, I ponder our interconnectedness. According to spell check interconnectedness is not a word, but surely it is. Sometimes when we begin living a more natural life, we find it easier to distance ourselves or cut off relations with those who live differently. Perhaps for some this is necessary, but it comes with a price. Life is so much about living together on this planet, ideally all organisms harmoniously. Our goal is to live in a way that least harms others, including the plants, the animals, other humans, and those yet to come. As important as how we physically live our lives and what we do, is how we relate to others. If we separate from others, we can not educate or inform them of what we have learned. We can't serve as an example if we are living in solitude, as no one sees.... And though at times people may seem disinterested, if we live our lives and share with others why we do what we do, good likely will come of it.
Beyond this, living life in a way where we reach out to those in need, give of our time, our love, sometimes our money, all this is part of the holistic life. We are all part of a larger organism, the Earth, and so we benefit all as we help any. Reaching out to others benefits both them and us, as giving is good for the soul. I dedicate this day's post to my mother-in-law Joanne. You always were there for us all in so many ways. May all you did for us and tried to do, inspire each one of us, friends, family members, and those who just happen to be reading this post to go out and do for another, what we can, when we can. We are all connected and it is a blessing to share our love, time, and abilities. Thank you Mom for sharing your love and giving so much of yourself. In loving memory of Joanne Bouley (July 3, 1945 - July 25, 2012)
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