Why We Are All Connected To Each Other
I shall begin today’s blog entry with a simple but profound question: How connected are you?
Now, I'm not asking you how many business contacts you have or how many people in your industry/neighborhood/social circle know you or even if you are very sociable.
I mean, have you really grasped the fact that you experience part of your life every day through others? Before you continue reading, please ask yourself this question and then answer it honestly.
I imagine that some people out there have never even considered this to be a possibility. And indeed, there may even be people out there who would completely disregard this as being a possibility.
We are very seldom asked such questions – but I believe this question is among the most relevant on Earth today. And there is nothing esoteric about any of this – this is something actually rather simple, but not something that many people have ever really considered.
In today’s society, we are led to believe from a very young age that we are separate from others, that we are different from others, and that many people will stand in our way when we try to achieve success in our lives and that we must overcome those difficulties, and in essence, those other people.
And it is this very belief of separateness that has led to all the wars, violent conflicts, and many other evils in our world today.
When we interact with people, be it business associates, people that we’d like to date, family members, friends, or even strangers on the street, we need to understand that even though we are interacting with a different person, he or she is part of the same collective consciousness that we are.
How so? Because this person exists just as much as we do, has goals, dreams, and desires, just as we do. This person is not just a collection of atoms and nerves and bones – this person is a living, breathing, active being, full of energy, and has just as much a right to experience the wonders of this planet Earth and beyond, as we do.
Whether you consider a person to be “good,” “bad,” “interesting,” “boring,” “weird,” “amazing,” “beautiful,” “ugly,” or any of the other adjectives we use to describe other people, realize that this person has the same right to strive for enlightenment and happiness that you do. And this person would gladly put him or herself toward the path of enlightenment and happiness, if he or she only knew how.
So it is our duty as fellow human beings, part of the same collective whole, the same collective consciousness, to help ourselves come to this awareness and then to help as many people as we can to also reach this awareness for themselves.
The desires we have in our lives, be it the desire to close a business deal, make love to someone, make a new friend, or have a deep conversation with a family member, are really just a desire to unite.
We are connected to the people we come into contact with on a daily basis, and even people we do not come into contact with, people who we have not even met yet.
Let me give you an example. This morning I left my apartment and went to get some food, and ran into two little boys who live on the second floor. I occasionally run into them, and they are thrilled when they see me. One of the kids, upon seeing me on the street, ran up to me, hugged my leg and said, "I love you!"
Now, some people may disregard that and say, "Well, it's just a kid babbling...who cares. He doesn't know what he's talking about."
But if we just take a moment and think about how that child expressed how he felt inside, we know very well that he knows what he is talking about. He may not “love” me, but he sure felt good to see me – and this is what happens when you feel a connection to others. You enjoy seeing them and interacting with them, and they will in turn reciprocate your kindness and love.
That whole scene blew my mind...that kid running up to me, giving me a big hug as best he could, and saying, "I love you." I quite frankly didn't know what to do as I was caught off-guard, so I just smiled, gave him a hug back, and felt good about the fact that more happiness was brought into the world.
And I realized once again that we are all connected, in some way, shape or form.
But how are “total strangers” connected to us? People we have not yet met? This is again very simple yet profound – you are always one step away from meeting a new person that may help change the direction of your life, either slightly or dramatically. You are always one step away from meeting a person who needs your help, a person that helps you get a new and more interesting job, a person who introduces you to a book that changes your perception of things or your entire worldview interpretation, or even a person who breaks your heart.
All of these people have a role to play, in your life, in their lives, and also in the lives of others. Others’ decisions and actions put them on the path to meeting you, interacting with you, and likewise, your decisions and actions will lead you to meet and interact with different people. It is for this reason that we are all connected – our decisions and actions change the course of human lives and human history.
When I was a kid, I never even dreamed of being able to live on four different continents by the time I reached 30. But that is precisely what I have done. I never imagined I would make the extraordinary friends I have made, see the wonderful places I’ve seen, and experience the hardships and challenges that I have experienced.
Through good and bad, all of the people I have met and even those who I have not yet met, in some way helped change or shape my life into what it is today. And I appreciate them for that.
But again, why feel connected to other people? Because without the awareness that we are all connected to each other, people are just going to go through the same suffering and nonsense they have been going through since the dawn of time.
Even when times are tough, or people don’t seem to be treating you the way you really want to be treated, they are depending on you to help them. It is all a test of your fortitude and your desire to bring about positive change within yourself, and within others too.
So there is no time for self-pity, but only self-acceptance, and to bring about positive lasting change in people's lives and in your life as well, on a daily basis.
Some of you doubters out there might ask, “Why on Earth should I accept this theory of connectedness? We are all different from each other, we come from different parents, we have different religions, we are born in different countries, and we speak different languages. We are just different and we must accept that.”
Well, there is a very good reason why it would behoove us to believe that we are connected, rather than separate and different. And it is a very practical reason. Let me explain:
Believing in the theory of separateness brings us: needless arguments and conflicts, violence, wars, being overly suspicious of other people, and other negative and ultimately destructive events and behaviors.
Believing in the theory of connectedness brings us: fruitful discussions with others, an avoidance of violence and wars, believing in the goodness of oneself and others, creating and keeping good friendships and relationships, and ultimately creating a better world for oneself and for others.
Unless one is completely insane, he or she would prefer the outcomes resulting from following the theory of connectedness.
No matter what your religion, age, gender, personal history, ethnic background, or physical condition, you can believe that you are connected to others and it will enrich your life beyond anything you have ever imagined, without conflicting with any religious or spiritual beliefs you may have. Even an atheist can comfortably believe he or she is connected to other people, without having to start believing in a religion.
This does not mean, however, that you should give up your individuality or not strive to be the best person you can be.
You can be your own person, have your own interests, desires, and goals, but also realize that you are in some way connected to everyone else on this planet. This way, you can have your own life, and also ensure that others have their own lives, but also contribute to a safer, more peaceful, more accepting, and more positive world.
It may not be easy, but ultimately, it is much more rewarding and much more enjoyable than the alternative – to disconnect from others and add to the strife, violence, and negativity that exist in today’s world.
That is why I know I am connected to others – because the lack of awareness of this fact is a major cause of the evils and pain existing on this physical Earth, and I don’t want to add any more pain to this world. I strive to add only goodness as a result of my thoughts, beliefs, and actions.
So I invite you to put this to the test. Here’s something you can try that will improve the quality of your relationships with others and ultimately the quality of your life, dramatically. Starting tomorrow morning and for the next seven days, each time you see a person, tell yourself, “I am connected to this person.” There is no need to say this out loud, but just say it to yourself internally.
If your mind tries to create doubts, you simply answer, “I don't know yet in what way I am connected to this person, but I simply know that I am connected to this person, and that's what matters.”
Try this with every person you see and every person you come into contact with, be it a stranger that you have never met, your co-worker, your girlfriend, your father, absolutely everyone.
And after you have done this for a week (seven days in a row), you are welcome to write me and let me know what happened.
I know that if you try this experiment, you will most certainly start seeing for yourself the awesome power of this statement: You experience part of your life every day through others.
I thought this article was great. I agree 100 percent. I have felt this way about people for a long time. But for a long time, felt like there weren't that many people around me in my environment, work, college, or family that felt this way. How can you not cross paths with people (you don't know, or even run into people from your past) that don't have some kind of effect or significance to you, even if it is the smallest interaction, something occurred. Some kind of connection. WE ARE ALL CONNECTED.
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We ARE all connected, and in more ways than we realize. Have you ever had a person you don't know tell you something that was significant to you at the time, but you think, how could that be? It is because subconciously we KNOW. We are killing eachother with greed, lies, etc. We all know this, our connection - it is like we are all cells in a giant test tube - through our art and commercials on TV, etc. we are trying to get the message through to each other. We all WANT to be connected - we all have CELL phones and are connected. Money and greed are the killers of a lot of us in our cells, which I think causes all the strange diseases. The Walls need to come down. Even the biggest place to trade our money is called WALL street. We have hidden messages in everything - especially music. The sooner people all just listen to the things they think are unimportant - the faster they will realize the connection. Another art clue is Horton hears a Who - an elephant who hears a tiny speck of a world yelling out (Dr. Suess - a doctor) An elephant never forgets - and if anyone is familiar with that story, the tiny world gets so loud people can't ignore it. Well people, the WORLD IS YELLING constitantly NOW!
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I do love your article, and I have lived most of the past 25 years of my life like you explained, and have found many many miricales happen in my life! It is wonderful. I didn't realize how much I distorted the truth (which is actually a lie) It truly created havoc in my life that I didn't even realize. Everything is an illusion, and when everone distorts the truth and doesn't believe anyone, well you have all the caos and maddness of today! I've been doing a lot of writing myself and just love all the magic of life and love. I guess everyone has their own paces and thank God more people are coming to the realation of the ONENESS!
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Your right....I feel the same way, More than once I have felt that people in every culture, country and speaking any language can be good and bad...I am from India, and have met wonderful people from all round the world....Ofcourse we may have differences of culture, upbringing, environment, language etc But these all differences seem very petty in front of the ENORMOUS similarity that we have with each other--that we all are HUMANS...One species, one family, that we are all alive, that all our blood is red, that all of us need love , that wwe all believe peace is good for everyone, that we all believe that its time the insane killing in the name of countries, religion et cetera are stopped....That we all believe that its time to behave like the civilized people we call ourselves....
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Great post! I’ve been very interested in sex for a long time. I didn’t know that.
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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.
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It is because subconciously we KNOW. We are killing eachother with greed, lies, etc. We all know this, our connection - it is like we are all cells in a giant test tube - through our art and commercials on TV, etc. we are trying to get the message through to each other.
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We all believe that its time to behave like the civilized people we call ourselves. thanks
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I agree 100 percent. I have felt this way about people for a long time. But for a long time, felt like there weren't that many people around me in my environment, work, college, or family that felt this way. How can you not cross paths with people (you don't know, or even run into people from your past) that don't have some kind of effect or significance to you, even if it is the smallest interaction, something occurred.
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Great article and point of view. We, humans, are social animals. So it means we highly interactive with others.
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Inspiring. People can become so self focused. They expect from others but not give back. Thanks for the reminder.
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I have felt that people in every culture, country and speaking any language can be good and bad...I am from India, and have met wonderful people from all round the world.
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It is because subconciously we KNOW. We are killing eachother with greed, lies, etc. We all know this, our connection - it is like we are all cells in a giant test tube - through our art and commercials on TV, etc. we are trying to get the message through to each other.
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