The culture of my heritage is all about connection, and rejects the dichotomy of humanity and the rest of the natural world. We are all creatures together. I thank you for this article.
I practice a meditation called remembering the kindness of others. It helps me remember just how interconnected we are. For example, you can contemplate all the people who have helped you enjoy something as simple as a cup of coffee—hundreds of people whom we’ll never meet.
This is lovely, Niall, and timely. And you write in alignment with my own values. Thank you for being a unifying voice.
Thank you, Jeannie! It is evident to me that unity will be built from the ground up, not the other way around. All I can do is play my part.
Yes! I feel exactly the same way!
What if I treat each other human as if they’re an alternate universe version of me?
Clearly, I don’t know quantum physics, but I like this metaphor as a stand in for what seems close to true.
Thanks for the inspo, Niall.
Glad it sparked some reflection :)
i like this idea - do you notice it experientially, and if so, are there days where you experience it more or less?
The culture of my heritage is all about connection, and rejects the dichotomy of humanity and the rest of the natural world. We are all creatures together. I thank you for this article.
We are in it together, no doubt!
A saying we have is, same river, many boats.
That’s a fantastic saying that sums up interconnectedness!
I practice a meditation called remembering the kindness of others. It helps me remember just how interconnected we are. For example, you can contemplate all the people who have helped you enjoy something as simple as a cup of coffee—hundreds of people whom we’ll never meet.
Great reminder to practice gratitude, Charles. You raise a great point that there are so many people who help us that we aren't even aware of.