For we are, actually, pioneers trying to find a new, path through the maze of tradition, convention and dogma. Our efforts are part of the struggle to mature the conception of relationships between men and women.. in fact all relationships. -- Anne Lindebrgh Everything is connected and our relationships are one form of connection. Our culture focus on "love" as if it is mainly between people and tends to give everything else human characteristics so we can love them. Anyone who has watched movies for children will see animals who act like people. In fact, our culture tries to convert just about everything into the current model for "human" behavior. Even animated trees, ants, or toasters, can be found if one looks. Connections/relationships is one way to view life and is an area industrial cultures are having trouble. Things like wars, numbers of prisoners, and crime rates are good indicators. At the individual level it is simply a question of "are we surrounded by comfortable relationships?". What positive steps or models can be used by individuals to improve relationships? jeff
