We don’t live on isolated islands. We live among lots of people. Some who are similar to us and some who are dissimilar from us. Yet we all share the same space. When we work together we create a sense of community where we collaboratively work for the common good. When we seek isolation we lose contact with those who share this space with us. When we loose contact we lose our connection to others and the values and dreams we share. The more we move toward community the closer we get to peace. The more we move to community the closer we get to a more just and compassionate society. Let’s build bridges and take down barriers.