Community

" Rain does not fall on one roof alone." - Cameroon

A parking lot attendant gleefully retorted, "I am blessed and highly favored, " when I asked how she was doing. I recognize that response as one coming from someone who feels special in the eyes of God. But... she is not the only person who has this belief. The word "favored" is inherently competitive, implying that one person has something that another does not possess. Often that is true, since we have our own gifts. But, are some gifts better than others?

We are all part of a human community. The existence of joy and peace is unquestioned, and all within our community of humans have access to the happiness that joy brings. But.. even with ready access, we do not fully allow ourselves to bask in the feel of "the rain." When we choose to feel our own rain, and remain oblivious to the rain of others, we then try to "reign" over (obvious play on words) others, and then miss the opportunity to experience community - the lifeblood of human experience.