“Oh, I am just going to do it all by myself,” we think as we strive for independence.  We keep it in mind that as long as we are independent, we can achieve anything.  All by ourselves.  Is this a true independence?  Can we really achieve things by ourselves and not count on anybody?  I believe independence is an illusion.  It creates a separation, and we become alone and misunderstood. We separate ourselves from others.

Why independence is an illusion?  We all are dependent on each other.  Let’s look at nature.  Plants cannot survive all by themselves.  They need soil, rain and sunshine.  Businesses cannot survive by themselves.  They need customers who spend money on products they provide.  Customers depend on businesses to provide food, clothing, service, great living.  We depend on each other for comfort, love, support, care.  Everything and everybody are inter-twined.

Once we start to see that our every action creates a reaction, will we be more conscious of what we do and what we create.  If we see that we are dependent on each other, will we offer more support and care?  Will there be less pain in the world if we rely on each other to make a difference?  Well-being, a better economy, a better living all depend on us, as we equally depend on it.