“We need joy as we need air,
Maya Angelou
We need love as we need water,
We need each other as we need the earth we share.“
The thing we need most is each other. We all exist with different personalities, energies, capabilities and strength.
Humans are social beings, we are not meant to be alone. We need each other for caring, sharing love, connection, learning, growing spiritually, laughter, playing, having our back, interceding, è.t.c.
We all know that no one succeeds completely on their own. You can’t have all of the answers to your questions. You need consulting people to give you better information.
When you work alone, it is often times too easy to give up when things get hard. Therefore, you have to surround yourself with others working towards similar objectives. By doing this, you will be motivated to push yourself further.
No matter who you are, how old you are, what you have or where you live, you need others. We all have different talents. It comes out bright when we work hand in hand.
You can do it but stop trying to do it all.
We were not designed to live life alone, if not, God would not have created an helpmeet (Eve) for Adam. Relying and helping others started from these two.
“And the Lord God said,”It is not good for the man to live alone. I will make a companion who will help him.”
Genesis 2:18(NLT)
Have you ever imagined how life would be without your family, extended family, loved ones and friends?
Being around other people make us healthier. When people feel lonely, they have health challenges. Social contact help us cope with stress and make our brain work better when we are together. We learn not only by observations but by interacting with others.
Nothing can be compared to spending time with the people you love in your work place, school, church, social gatherings, and any where you find yourself. Healthy social relationships avoid early death. One study even suggests that a lack of social relationship has the same effects on health as smoking fifteen (15) cigarettes a day.
Interact with people freely. Offer help and support to those who need it. You will never know when you will need help in return.
Appreciate people around you. When you are grateful, you become happier. Notice those contributing to your goodness and appreciate them.
Although, some people can drive you up the wall, you must know that people are meant to be around you, even those you don’t always agree with.
Use technology (especially social media) to facilitate human interactions. However, don’t replace completely with physical interactions. It’s priceless!
“You can do what I can not do,
Mother Theresa
I can do what you cannot do,
Together,we can do great things.“