I AM ONE WITH THE SOURCE We survived slavery* because we held onto one another. The moment we found independence, we began to commit suicide. - Dr. Tesehloane Keto *Editor's Note: Throughout human history, there have been numerous examples of man's inhumanity to man, of horrific pain inflicted upon one particular group by another. Even if your "people" did not experience slavery, you may reflect upon another experience in your own history. Or, consider that there are many forms of slavery.

There is a metaphysical principle that says whatever we do to someone else, we actually do to ourselves.  This principle supports the golden rule "do unto others."  We forget this and when we do, we create an imbalance in our own being.  When we malign another person, we are talking about the self.  When we deal dishonestly with someone, we are cheating the self.  When we abuse, neglect or abandon another, we are doing it to the self.  Why?  Because we are connected by the one Creative source.  This source creates a responsibility for, accountability to and dependence on one another.  The moment we allow the self to believe it can do without other people we create the kind of loneliness, depression and disconnection that makes life not worth living. I Am one with the Source.  I Am one with mankind. From Acts of Faith by Iyanla Vanzant