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Is how we live our lives a reflection of our souls or a reflection of society's impact on our lives? I've been wondering that a lot lately.

I can't help but think how much richer the lives of my ancestors were even though their lives were far more difficult than the lives we live today. People made time for each other. They visited in person. They made connections on a level that is often unheard of in today's society. They bartered services and materials before heading out to buy supplies. They held social potlucks simply for the pleasure of enjoying each other's company. And they lent a helping hand without expecting or demanding something in return. In essence they lived a life of sustainability which somehow brought them closer together as a community.

Today, things are vastly different. The basic fundamentals are easier. After all, we have washing machines, dishwashers, and flushing toilets. We can travel hundreds of miles in a single day. We push a button and let robotics do the work for us. But modernization came with a price. Far more people feel isolated and alone—whether they live in a city of thousands or a town of hundreds. And that disconnection is playing havoc with society as a whole.

It's not enough to downsize or reduce the impact our lives place on earth's resources. It's not enough to go green. We must learn to re-connect with those within our community and we must connect on a level that doesn't cause one to seek happiness in a bottle, in a pill, in an illegal substance, through consumerism, or through becoming work-a-holics.

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