Relationships - people I've come to rely on
We like to rely on each other, and that's somehow become something to be ashamed of.
That being said, I'll be damned if I don't try, usually at great detriment to myself.
I have a grocery list of issues with our culture, but nothing has proven more harmful to our collective well-being than "rugged individualism" and its tenets. If what I've witnessed here over the past several weeks is any indication, there is not a shadow of a doubt in my mind that life isn't just better when you're among like-minded people, but also easier.
Given the current state of the world, while fostering relationships has become all the more difficult, reliance on others has become a cornerstone of our day-to-day lives. I've always believed that you're defined just as much by the people you surround yourself with, and I absolutely would not be in the position I’m in without some of the amazing people that have been by my side, regardless of how long I’ve known them. Below are just some of them - I don't want anyone breaking a scroll wheel.
Bay, your sentiments towards togetherness, especially in a time like this, really resonated with me. You hit on one of the key issues of our culture, which is our tendency to value individual accomplishment over group efforts. Admittedly, this was also instilled into me, but I am thankful to have learned from people like yourself how important it is to have compassion and empathy.
ReplyDeleteOthers are so important in how they have the ability to inspire us, to keep us moving forward, to pick us up when we're down. There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of in this regard. You have given me hope, as you have proven to me that we are indeed stronger together.