Rat Race

When I dream 

I dream of traveling the world

Of visiting places 

Filling spaces 

And meeting faces 

Yet here I am

Running in the rat race 

Always keeping pace 

And not releasing chase  

Human Connection

Human connection in my opinion, is the greatest joy available. Every day, you can witness or be part of this miracle.

Today, I was sitting in a training class with a man that is hearing impaired. A trainer came in to talk to him and his interpreters. She asked if the trainings met his needs. He said yes, thank you. She asked the interpreter how to sign, then signaled to the man, in his own understanding, "your welcome." Human connection. It is beautiful and it is happening every day around us.

The lack of human connection is a deep pain. Yesterday, sitting at a restaurant downtown with friends, a homeless man approached me for a meal. I hopped up ready to buy him something. The bartender rushed out to tell the man that he cannot be in restaurant. I responded, I was going to buy him some food. She said, please don't. I sat down feeling helpless. Having a homeless man around is bad for your business. It is heart breaking that feeding another human being is discouraged because it is a nuance. The bartender wouldn't look me in the eye after that. I believe, because somewhere inside of her, she hated that she had to enforce the business rules.

Human connection. Sometimes we shy away for whatever reason. However, pushing past the fear and pain can create beautiful webs of love and purpose.