No Man is an Island

To continue the thoughts of yesterday.

We have to move through this life remembering that action and consequence are two sides of the same ball.

And we have to remember that our actions and the consequences of those actions always affect the lives of those who love us.

If I move away, it takes something away from the lives of those who love me.

If I hurt, those who love me hurt.

If I have joy in my life, that happiness infects the lives of those who love me.

If I have great success in my life, it gives a sense of well-being and pride to the lives of those who love me.

Our lives are intermingled.

We can add zest and spice to the lives of those who love us.

We can add strength.

We can add love.

So truly no man is an island.

Our lives are edged with the lives of others. They are our borders.

Together we are made stronger.

Together we can weather the storms.