trying to explain to people that they don't owe me anything, and that I don't owe them anything, but not in the sense that everyone has to look out for themselves, or in the selfish way, or even in a favor for favor or IOU way.
I mean it in the way that I'll drive you to the airport, no, don't pay me any gas money, I know you'll be there when I need a ride. And I'll pick up your groceries, also can I borrow your sugar? You just had a baby? Let me know when I can come over to cook and clean while you recover. Ah, I broke my leg the other day, can you pick up my medication for me?
I'm not helping you in an exchange for you to help me. I simply have hope you will be there for me as I am for you.
As a society, many of us have lost a sense of community in favor of hard work and independence, and while there is nothing wrong with those things, we cannot lose community! We can't lose looking out for each other!!! We can't lose helping for the sake of helping!!!
