We must strive to connect.

Connectivity is the foundational principle upon which humanity; brotherhood/sisterhood rests.

of such is constructed indestructible bonds, comprised of an obscure glue holding everyone and everything in unity,  miring us in togetherness.

When we find those things which bridge us,  laying open our vulnerabilities and humanness, that is when our bonds solidify. The point, where the indomitable human spirit is most evident.

We must remember that everyone has an untold story.

In each person, there is a song yet song, a novel yet to be written. Inside each one of us, there are accounts of pain, joy,  struggle, victory, of life, things we all identify with.

These are the things that make us human, our experiences.

These are our points of connection.

It is the sharing of such that links us.

We must take the time to listen, not just hear.

It is through listening that we unfurl our spirits and open our souls.

We remove our armor and defenses and permit ourselves to feel the experience of others, without judgment, with unfeigned acceptance and understanding.

We must seek to do more of this. This is where the healing of humanity and our success journey as a collective begins.

This calls for more than a surface understanding.

Deep understanding is the root of compassion and empathy

On the surface lies all vanity.

Vanity is shallow and fleeting.

Nothing solid can be built upon vanity as vanity creates mirages and disillusions

It is hard to form attachments to mirages and disillusionment, as these things are insubstantial and alien.

It is difficult to care for that or those with whom there is no attachment.

Those people and things wherein there is no connection, it is easy to dehumanize to abuse, or to destroy because they are not kindred to you. You cannot feel their pain or sympathize with their suffering.

To cause harm or desire the destruction of others like you, is to wish and inflict the same upon yourself.

Thus, the basis of compassion and empathy is finding a link; finding yourself in others.

Compassion and empathy begin with connectivity.

Let’s begin the healing and progress forward today, connect with someone on a deeper level, listen to their story let yourself fill the extent of their experience.