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In a contemporary world that at times buries us in fleeting and often shallow connections---email, cell-phones, 24hour news channels, etc.---deeper, more meaningful connections remain frustratingly rare. When did the separation occur? Is it in our genes to misunderstand one another? Is a fallen Babel an innate state of being for humanity? Ultimately, perhaps what connects us is the sense of isolation that makes us reach out to others, reach out to the world. In being disconnected, we learn the desire for connection. In the struggle to connect, we learn love.
What connects us to each other? What connects us to nature? What connects us to birds and other animals? What connects us to the rest of the universe? All of these questions come to my mind when I read the Migratory Book. Connections, something I always feel I have a lack of. Connections are most noticeable when you are trying to break them. Connections can be a very precious thing that we can take for granted. Connections are necessary for our survival. I feel that we as a species have tried so hard to sever our connection to nature in trying to overpower her. As a result we are making ourselves very unhealthy in every way. We as a species were once connected to nature, animals, the earth, the universe and spirit world. Now we run around with blinders on creating a million and one distractions for ourselves instead of making connections. And it feels very wrong. What connects us, or should connect us: life, love, universal energy, touch, food, warmth, shelter, culture, happiness, fear, anger, sorrow, experiences, awe, wonder, creativity, celebration, breath, words, expressions, kindness, compassion, stories, tears, longing, laughter, land, water, sky and air.
What connects us to each other? What connects us to nature? What connects us to birds and other animals? What connects us to the rest of the universe? All of these questions come to my mind when I read the Migratory Book. Connections, something I always feel I have a lack of. Connections are most noticeable when you are trying to break them. Connections can be a very precious thing that we can take for granted. Connections are necessary for our survival. I feel that we as a species have tried so hard to sever our connection to nature in trying to overpower her. As a result we are making ourselves very unhealthy in every way. We as a species were once connected to nature, animals, the earth, the universe and spirit world. Now we run around with blinders on creating a million and one distractions for ourselves instead of making connections. And it feels very wrong. What connects us, or should connect us: life, love, universal energy, touch, food, warmth, shelter, culture, happiness, fear, anger, sorrow, experiences, awe, wonder, creativity, celebration, breath, words, expressions, kindness, compassion, stories, tears, longing, laughter, land, water, sky and air.
I find it hard to fathom how we impact others. We all live in our own separate realities, not knowing how we are in turn perceived. We run in polite circles, rarely able to have a conversation of true depth. We wonder if we really know even the person closest to us. I think that's why I love to read so much--I start to glimpse another person's mind, and am relieved to know I'm not the only person to ever think a certain way. That's why I also love languages. Somehow humankind has managed to create over 6,000 different ways of communicating verbally. I play word games, and find connections from language to language, as cultures crossed, adopted, influenced. A greater picture is formed, revealing our commonalities.
I believe that communication is the most obvious and strongest form of connection between humans today. We are able to speak to people in other cities, countries, (even this blog is connecting us!) friends, family, loved ones, because of the advances in technology and in the end ,we ultimately feel connected to each other.
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