Hope you can relate

We do not live lives of solidarity, we are each daily involved in the lives of others, in one way or another. Consequently, whether in thought, word, or deed, there is always a residual, rippling effect and we can not, it seems, impact the life of another, without impacting our own in someway.

This is not some mystical karma, this is simply relationship. I believe, it is evidence of the depth of our human connection in our common point of origin, our Creator. Having one common Creator, with whom we were created to be in relation, we live lives by design, not default.


Often, our relations with others, at its heart, is a reflection of the depth of our own relationship with our Creator. Jesus addresses this very issue, when He says: As you have done unto the least of these, so you have done unto me.


With that in mind, we would be wise to act, and live with purpose, thought and intention, if only for our own personal growth, for what what we are inflicting on others, we also will bear the consequence of, at some point.


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Note: The rippling effect mentioned above, is meant to imply more than the direct effect of our actions (how we treat someone, is a factor in how they in turn treat someone else). It is meant to prompt our thinking regarding the bigger picture, that our actions can actually impact future generations (the abused child, goes on the become the abusive parent).


We need to realize, this world doesn't cease simply because we do, and long after we are gone there will still be a mess that someone will have to try to clean up, or (I hope) a reserve of love that will continue to go forth.