“No man is an Island” that is the title of a well known song.  Most of us were taught this song in school because the teachers wanted every child to know that although they are special to their respective parents, that relationship could not be found in schools.  Each will meet new students the first day of school and they were required to form relationships with each other thus creating a bonding.

The teachers would notice the response of children who were so attached to their parents that their first day at school would be filled with apprehension.  Most children are shy, but if they are willing to meet new students and be nice to them, thus they start to create that relationship.

If the child was guided aright, that child  will soon identify children who act similarly, and they will feel comfortable in sharing a conversation with that particular individual.  If one is observant, they will see that those children begin the sharing of their candy and things that was personal to them;  take on a different dimension such as sharing their writing apparatus, books etc.  When that child returns from school, the parents will notice that the child had a good day. You may even be graced with a conversation that such a person is their “best friend”.

To that child, the relationship just created means so much to them that the words “best friend” is now used.  They are now on their way to proving you wrong if you by any means differ with their views.  That child that meant so much to you is now defending their “new best” friend.

If that friendship continues to grow, you will find that the second line of the song starts to take shape, “no man stands alone”.  That child will never allow a day to go by without sharing their activities with you.  Some friendships become so serious that in time it blossoms into a romantic relationship which eventually develops into marriage.

Here are some guidelines in maintaining such a relationship:

• 1. Be honest at ALL times with each other
  2. Be forgiving, never allow a misunderstanding to fester
  3. Be kind to each other
  4. The Golden Rule is “do unto others, as ye would that they should do unto you”

If we cultivate these 4 simple rules we will be amazed to see how the relationship is cemented and no one will be able to separate one from the other.  Always remember that “each man’s joy is joy to me and each man’s grief is my own”

No Man is an Island

No man is an island,
No man stands alone,
Each man’s joy is joy to me,
Each man’s grief is my own.

We need one another,
So I will defend,
Each man as my brother,
Each man as my friend.

I saw the people gather,
I heard the music start,
The song that they were singing,
Is ringing in my heart.

No man is an island,
Way out in the blue,
We all look to the one above,
For our strength to renew.

When I help my brother,
Then I know that I,
Plant the seed of friendship,
That will never die.

By Joan Baez

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