October 28, 2008
Intertwined Fates
We Are All Connected
There are times when we may feel disconnected from the world. Our actions can seem like they are of no major consequence, and we may feel like we exist in our own vacuum. Yet, the truth is that our simplest thought or action - the decisions we make each day, and how we see and relate to the world - can be incredibly significant and have a profound impact on the lives of those around us, as well as the world at large. The earth and everything on it is bound by an invisible connection between people, animals, plants, the air, the water, and the soil. Insignificant actions on your part, whether positive or negative, can have an impact on people and the environment that seem entirely separate from your personal realm of existence. Staying conscious of the interconnection between all things can help you think of your choices and your life in terms of the broader effect you may be creating.
Think of buying a wooden stool. The wood was once part of a tree which is part of a forest. A person was paid to fell the tree, another to cut the wood, and yet another to build the stool. Their income may have had a positive effect on their families, just as the loss of the tree may have had a negative impact on the forest or the animals that made that tree their home. An encouraging word to a young child about their special talent can influence this person to develop their gift so that one day their inventions can change the lives of millions. A poem written “merely” to express oneself can make a stranger reading it online from thousands of miles away feel less alone because there is someone else out there who feels exactly the way they do.
Staying conscious of your connection to all things can help you think of your choices in terms of their impact. We are powerful enough that what we do and say can reverberate through the lives of people we may never meet. Understanding that you are intimately connected with all things and understanding your power to affect our world can be the first step on the road to living more consciously.
VERY INTERESTING BRENDA. A GOOD READ. I AM FEELING SO DISCONNECTED TO EVERYTHING RIGHT NOW. I HOPE THE START TO YOUR WEEK HAS BEEN A GOOD ONE AND THE RAINS HAVE STOPPED. LOVE DEB
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about it for awhile, but I just realized I haven't been getting the Daily OM post in my email! I wonder what's up with that?!! This one was really a good one.
ReplyDeleteStay warm Brenda. I am really trying. Good thing I am hot-blooded. lol
This was a good article - many things said which are so true. Sometimes it might not so easy to get your mind in order and there comes the feeling disconnected and other things, but then sitting down and thinking what's going on helps usually, at least it helps me. Thanks for posting this, it was good to read and think about the lines.
ReplyDeleteWondeful Post!!!! Thanks so much!!! I dislike when I feel disconnected!!! It is kinda scary!!!! I would rather feel comfy and happy but i think sometimes we need these moments to grow personally!!!! Imma lil whacked....IT IS TRUE!!!! Hopin the rains stay away today!!! Brrrrrrrrrrr!!!! GF I felt like Bengi whe I got home yesterday after work. DOWNPOUR!!!! And the winds kicked up and yeah I laughed as I thought about what ya wrote about the rain!!!! Here me is....walking in it soaked to da bone!!! BRRRRRRRRRR!!!! LMAO!!!! Have a wonderful day GF!!!!! ~HUGGIES~ :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice--I liked the post--I am going to keep a copy of it
ReplyDeleteGood advise for the most part
Somethings I CAN live without
I do love it Brenda and thank you for posting it. It reminded me that I have not received my Daily Om for a few days now and I'll check into that right away. I've been too involved and busy to notice.
ReplyDeleteThis one sure is a keeper too!
Diana said that she hadn't either. Could be something to do with IE. I hate when I'm obliged to use it like yesterday when it blocked on me. I only hope FF keeping being reliable - fingers crossed.
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